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High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Award

09 May 2023 at 13:27

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Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking a high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use through a tender process. The procurement falls under the goods category related to laboratory and precision equipment. The tender has already been completed, and the equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not in use on the research aircraft. The contract has been awarded to Aerodyne, a supplier based in the United States. The award was based on quality (80%) and price (20%) criteria. The contract for the equipment, valued at £431,300, was signed on 14th April 2023.

This procurement process for a high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometer presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in mass spectrometers may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence. The active status of the tender indicates potential for future similar opportunities in this field with The University of Manchester. Businesses interested in supplying cutting-edge equipment for atmospheric research can benefit from engaging with the university's procurement department for potential collaborations or future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)

Notice Description

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester operate an aerosol mass spectrometer on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) BAe-146 research aircraft, to make highly accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition in real time. The current system is being upgraded as part of the facility's Midlife Upgrade (MLU) programme, to ensure that cutting-edge aerosol measurements can continue to be made on this facility until 2040. In addition to decommissioning old, obsolete components, we have purchased a mass spectrometer to improve on the mass spectrometer design to permit measurements of organic elemental composition in addition to mass concentrations. The equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not deployed on the FAAM aircraft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester operate an aerosol mass spectrometer on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) BAe-146 research aircraft, to make highly accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition in real time. The current system is being upgraded as part of the facility's Midlife Upgrade (MLU) programme, to ensure that cutting-edge aerosol measurements can continue to be made on this facility until 2040. In addition to decommissioning old, obsolete components, we have purchased a mass spectrometer to improve on the mass spectrometer design to permit measurements of organic elemental composition in addition to mass concentrations. The equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not deployed on the FAAM aircraft.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013116-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£431,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aerodyne

Further Information

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