Tender

GC-MS

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "GC-MS," focusing on securing a state-of-the-art gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). This initiative is under the industry category for mass spectrometers and is situated in the United Kingdom region UKD3. The procurement process is classified as "Below threshold - open competition," with an open procurement method allowing broad participation. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 9th September 2025 and an anticipated contract period running from 22nd September to 22nd October 2025, with a total estimated contract value of £201,600 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in analytical instruments like mass spectrometers. Companies that can provide high-sensitivity and quantitatively robust GC-MS systems, along with extended warranty options, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement's emphasis on specification, warranty and service, price, and sustainability provides diverse avenues for businesses to differentiate their offerings. Moreover, the procurement process actively encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thereby supporting business expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GC-MS

Notice Description

We require a state-of-the-art GC-MS that will enable the quantitative analysis with highest sensitivity of: (i) exhaust gases sampled in continuous downstream of a selective oxidation and reduction chemical processes, including H2, CO2, C1, C2 and C2 hydrocarbons, NH3, N2, and O2; (ii) microplastic- and biomass-derived degradation and reformation products. The instrument will require separated columns for (i) and (ii) a Headspace Sampler. Moreover, we require an extended warranty. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051360-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£201,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 30 days
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 SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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