Award

Award of an Ion Chromatography Unit for the Analysis of Anions and Cations in Aqueous Samples

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2025 at 12:48

Tender

30 May 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of an Ion Chromatography Unit, aimed at analysing anions and cations in aqueous samples. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Interested parties should note the procurement method is an open competition, specifically below threshold, allowing broad participation. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 20th June 2025. Key procurement stages include the planning and tender phases, with the contract expected to commence on 31st July 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision analytics, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions and meeting stringent scientific specifications. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their eligibility and the focus on quality, service provision, and track record as part of the award criteria. Suppliers with expertise in providing high-tech analytical equipment and post-sale support stand to benefit from establishing or strengthening their relationship with a significant public sector client such as the University of South Wales.

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Notice Title

Award of an Ion Chromatography Unit for the Analysis of Anions and Cations in Aqueous Samples

Notice Description

The University of South Wales has awarded a contract for an ion chromatography unit for the analysis of anions and cations in aqueous samples. This is following a competitive tender. The instrument is required to analyse environmental samples and samples derived from laboratory experiments associated with, for example, nutrient recovery from waste waters, biorefining of organic materials, and monitoring of waste and wastewater treatment processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039281-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,977 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METROHM

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