Planning

Pyrolyser wiht Autosampler - Capability Assessment

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, located in Dundee, UK, is currently at the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Pyrolyser with Autosampler - Capability Assessment" targeted towards the laboratory equipment sector. The procurement concerns the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser compatible with an existing Agilent system, essential for microplastics analysis. This is a goods procurement with a budget of £81,000. Interested parties should note a future notice date of 9th March 2026. The main category of focus is Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments, intended for use at Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG.

Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies may find significant growth opportunities with this tender, particularly those with expertise in precision instruments and polymer identification technologies. This project aims to enhance Abertay University's analytical capabilities, allowing the institution to meet project timelines without external reliance. Companies familiar with GC/MS techniques and capable of providing compatible systems will be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the buyer is a public educational institution, experiences in similar procurements for research and education sectors can be advantageous.

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Notice Title

Pyrolyser wiht Autosampler - Capability Assessment

Notice Description

The University requires the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser with autosampler, fully compatible with the existing Agilent 8860 GC system and associated polymer-searching software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser with autosampler, fully compatible with the existing Agilent 8860 GC system and associated polymer-searching software. This equipment is essential for delivering newly funded research relating to microplastics analysis, enabling accurate polymer identification and mass-based characterisation using Py-GC/MS techniques. The investment will enhance in-house analytical capability, remove reliance on external laboratories, and ensure the University meets funded project timelines and methodological requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012254-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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