Notice Information
Notice Title
Automated Workflow System
Notice Description
The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of an automated workflow system. The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA). The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample. The primary objectives are to improve process consistency, maximise instrument efficiency, and minimise manual handling, sample loss, and the risk of cross-contamination. Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: Service contract of two years beyond the initial warranty.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058224
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
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
- £80,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £80,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Aug 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Sep 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 21 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@york.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- YORK
- Postcode
- YO10 5DD
- Post Town
- York
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE2 North Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE21 York
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- York
- Electoral Ward
- Hull Road
- Westminster Constituency
- York Central
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2025
6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046384-2025
6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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