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Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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17 Dec 2024 at 15:30

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Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Award

04 Oct 2024 at 15:01

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Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2024 at 11:36

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is contracting for the procurement of a Particle Size Analyser and an Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The procurement is in the Tender stage, classified under the CPV code 38430000 (Detection and analysis apparatus) within the industry category of goods. The contract entails a 1-year warranty on the equipment, followed by a 4-year service and maintenance contract, with potential for an additional 5-year service contract subject to supplier availability. The equipment is to be delivered and installed at NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS), Swansea University, by 28 February 2025. The bid submission deadline is 4 November 2024 by 17:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental analysis equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality analytical instruments. By securing this contract, companies can not only grow their business but also establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public body focused on environmental protection. Businesses offering robust after-sales service and maintenance capabilities will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on extended service contracts and the specific analytical requirements outlined by NRW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

Lot Information

Particle Size Analyser

NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives. We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to <0.977 measured at 0.5 Phi intervals. The Analyser must be able to analyse for the following determinants:- - Kurtosis - Particle Diameter mean D(4,3) mm - Particle Diameter median D(v,0.5) mm - Graphic Skewness - Sorting Coefficient - Inclusive Mean - Inclusive Kurtosis The required limit of detection for the analyser is:- - Minimum fraction - 0.02 um - Minimum % volume- 0.0% - Minimum % phi - 0.0%

Renewal: Following the initial 1 year warranty, then 4 years of service and maintenance contract. If agreed with the supplier, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

Auto-Titrator Alkalinity and Fluoride Analyser

NRWAS are looking for an auto-titrator instrument that can auto-titrate and analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride. The equipment must have a robotic sampling system and have to ability to auto-titrate, analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride, and produce analytical data reports. We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of aqueous matrices such as fresh water, treated effluent, Trade to control and acid rain water. The samples will be analysed independently for Alkalinity and Fluoride to comply with the Water Framework directives, environmental directives and pollution response. The required specification for the analysis are:- Alkalinity Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:- - Surface River Water. - Ground Water - Treated Sewage Effluent - Trade to Control Waters - Acid rain. Required limit of detection for the instrument:- <5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Alkalinity) <-5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Grans Plot Alkalinity). Required range of analysis of the instrument :- 5mg/l - 250 mg/l (Alkalinity) -5mg/l - 250 mg/l (Grans Plot Alkalinity) N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above. Fluoride Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:- - Surface River Water - Ground Water - Treated Sewage Effluent - Trade to Control Waters. Required limit of detection for the instrument:- <0.05 mg/l or better. Required range of analysis of the instrument :- 0.05mg/l - 1mg/l N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.

Renewal: Following the initial 1 year warranty, then 4 years of service and maintenance contract. If agreed with the supplier, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0487fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040642-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,943 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Metrohm UK Ltd

Further Information

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