NW2833 Scientific Services Capex Framework

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        "description": "Northumbrian Water Limited wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years. The incumbent suppliers are Agilent Technologies, & Skalar. They were awarded a framework contract in 2021. Using information from the AMP8 capex replacement programme, prices will be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework. The framework will be split into five lots as follows: 1. Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) 2. Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) 3. Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES) 4. Flowcytometry 5. Ancillary laboratory equipment",
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                "description": "MICROBIOLOGY INCUBATORS Required for the controlled incubation of microbiology culture samples. AUTOCLAVES * Temp range up to 135.0degC, typically operate at 121.0degC. BOILING BATHS * Must be able to maintain a rolling boil. * Safety features such as long handles and lids are critical. * Typical volume - 30L. * Easy drainage to clean. GLASSWASHERS * Laboratory grade e.g. Miele. Domestic dishwashers are unsuitable. * Must be able to run a 60degC cycle for taste and odour glassware. * Requirement to accept an external deionised water feed may be required for a final rinse stage. * Ideally will have a Manufacturer's option of being raised for ergonomic loading and unloading. 47MM MAGNETIC FILTERS FUNNELS * Fully compatible with Cytiva (formally Pall) manifold system. * Magnetic Seal to allow easy, one-handed vacuum filtration of liquids. * 7.6cm diameter. * Polyphenylsulfone construction. * Graduated 50mL increments. * Nonsterile. * Fully Autoclavable. * #8 stopper with proper bore hole size included. * Approximately 10 per annum 150mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4247 or equivalent). * Approximately 5 per annum 300mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4242 or equivalent). LABORATORY FRIDGE & FREEZERS * Laboratory grade. OVENS * Laboratory grade.",
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