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Headspace Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Ministry of Defence

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14 Aug 2026 at 14:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring a headspace gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer (HS-GC-MS) system for the Environmental and Industrial Hazards Laboratory at the Institute of Naval Medicine. The equipment will replace the laboratory’s current system and analyse volatile organic compounds in potable drinking-water samples, primarily using the USEPA Method 524.2. The testing supports water-quality requirements for Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, naval land establishments, and Army and Royal Air Force customers. The requirement includes a fully inclusive service and maintenance plan for the system’s expected 10-year lifespan. The procurement is for goods, classified as spectrometers, with delivery in Czechia.

The procurement reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through an open procedure, with tenders submitted electronically through the Defence Sourcing Portal. Enquiries were due by 28 August 2026 at 10:00, and tenders by 11 September 2026 at 10:00. The proposed contract runs from 25 September 2026 to 25 September 2036, with an award decision due by 25 September 2026. The single lot is valued at £310,000 excluding VAT and £372,000 including VAT. The contract will be awarded as the Most Advantageous Tender, assessing financial and technical quality. Economic and technical selection criteria apply, with full requirements and scoring in the Invitation to Tender.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide, install or support laboratory HS-GC-MS equipment for drinking-water analysis, particularly systems capable of volatile-organic-compound testing under USEPA Method 524.2. Bidders should be prepared to provide a fully inclusive 10-year service and maintenance arrangement and to demonstrate both economic capacity and technical capability. Relevant experience in supplying scientific spectroscopy equipment, analytical laboratory systems or long-term instrument support would be useful. The requirement also calls for suppliers to understand the operational and regulatory importance of potable-water testing across defence customers. The cyber risk profile is Level 1, so suppliers should be able to address the applicable cybersecurity requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Headspace Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Environmental and Industrial Hazards (EIH) Laboratory, at the Institute of Naval Medicine (INM), is responsible for the analysis of potable water samples for all Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels in accordance with BRd 820 - Potable Water Management. It is also used for the same analysis for Naval land establishments in accordance with the Water Supply Water Quality Regulations 2016 and for Army and Royal Air Force customers in accordance with STANAG 2136, JWP 4.01 and GAI 3006. This testing is a legal Health and Safety requirement for the MoD. The Environmental and Industrial Hazards Laboratory requires the supply of a Headspace - Gas Chromatograph- Mass Spectrometer (HS-GC-MS) System to replace the current system. The system will primarily be used for the analysis of VOC's in potable drinking water. The current method is based on USEPA Method 524.2. This system is required to cover a lifespan of 10 years with a fully inclusive 10-year service and maintenance plan. Also include: The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Security Model (CSM) Risk Assessment is Level 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e4b6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077712-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2036 Over 5 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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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