Notice Information
Notice Title
Advanced Mass Spectrometry System for In-Situ Gas Analysis
Notice Description
The University of Salford are seeking a cutting-edge mass spectrometry (MS) system capable of continuous, high-sensitivity qualitative analysis of gases, including H2, CO2, C1, C2 and C2 hydrocarbons, NH3, N2, and O2, generated at immersed metal electrodes in liquid environments. The system must support direct sampling at the liquid/solid interface via a capillary inlet, with flexible positioning within the area of interest. Moreover, we require an extended warranty.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-059eeb
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064143-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award 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
38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £63,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £63,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- £51,820 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Oct 20251 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 7 Oct 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064143-2025
10th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058453-2025
22nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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