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Accurate Mass Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (Orbitrap)

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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08 Dec 2022 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham University has awarded a contract for an Accurate Mass Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (Orbitrap) to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiation without publication of a contract notice. The instrument will be located in the geography laboratories and is intended to support researchers in multiple departments. The system must have specific features such as a mass range of m/z 30 - 2000, high mass accuracy below 2 ppm, and compatibility with existing software systems. The contract value is 391,665.91 GBP, and it was signed on 8th December 2022.

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Notice Title

Accurate Mass Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (Orbitrap)

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to purchase an Orbitrap Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) with liquid, headspace and SPME arrow sample introduction systems. The instrument will be situated in the geography laboratories and will support researchers in multiple departments. The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Themo Fisher Scientific, following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to purchase a high-resolution accurate mass Orbitrap Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) with liquid, headspace and SPME arrow sample introduction systems. The Orbitrap GCMS must have the capability for highly accurate and reproducible identification, quantification, and tracing of individual organic compounds with known sources or pathways, from a wide variety of environments and sample types. The instrument must be supplied with computer hardware and software capable of operating the instrument and data processing/analysis. The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific, following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Procurement Information

The system must have the following key features: * A 60,000 resolution (Full Width Half Max m/z 200) system, capable of switching dynamically between full scan and Selected Ion Mode (SIM) mode. * Mass range of m/z 30 - 2000. * High sensitivity due to the low concentration of target molecules in environmental samples. Electron Ionisation: 100 fg octafluoronaphthalene on column, scanning m/z 50-300, S/N 10,000:1 Electron Ionisation Instrument Detection Limit: 6 fg octafluoronaphthalene derived at the 99% confidence level Positive Chemical Ionisation: 10 pg benzophenone on column, scanning m/z 80-230, S/N 150:1 * Vent free analytical column and ion source/lens exchange. * Variable electron energy acquisition for increased molecular ion production. * High mass accuracy below 2 ppm. * A bench top system with a height of no more than 1000 mm. * An interchangeable integrated sample introduction system (liquid, headspace and SPME arrow). * Fast MS/MS scan speeds (e.g. 7.5 Hz at 60,000), to allow for high throughput sample analyses. * Software capable of performing targeted and non-targeted analysis of complex environmental samples. * MS/MS and chemical ionisation for confirmation of molecular ion. * Compatibility with existing software systems (Chromeleon). * Compatibility with existing Thermo Scientific GC / GCMS systems to allow interchange of injector modules and parts (e.g. Programable Temperature Vaporisation, split/splitless, ion volumes)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038c06
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034841-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£391,665 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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