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Supply of Advanced Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Platform

Aberystwyth University

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08 Oct 2026 at 11:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University is buying an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform for its Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences. The system will support integrated process analytics, product development and commercialisation, as well as collaboration with industry. It is intended to complement the University’s bioprocess development infrastructure, including bioreactor systems and digital bioprocessing platforms, and to support research, innovation and teaching in industrial biotechnology, biorefining, precision fermentation, biomaterials, agricultural biotechnology and sustainable manufacturing. This is a supply of laboratory analytical equipment, including gas chromatography capability (CPV 38432210). Delivery is to Aberystwyth, Wales.

The University invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The procurement is one lot, and the published evaluation weights technical quality at 80% and the commercial submission at 20%. The deadline for enquiries was 2 November 2026 at 17:00; the bid submission deadline was 9 November 2026 at 14:00. The planned contract period runs from 4 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £156,717 excluding VAT (£188,061 including VAT). Electronic submission is permitted through the eTenderWales portal.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers able to provide an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform for research and process-development use. Strong competitors will be able to demonstrate that their equipment meets demanding technical requirements, since technical evaluation carries substantially more weight than price. Suppliers should be equipped to support a university research environment spanning industrial biotechnology, biorefining, precision fermentation, biomaterials and agricultural biotechnology, and to serve work connected with bioprocess analytics, product development and industry collaboration. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, so specialist equipment suppliers need not be large organisations to be relevant. The work is a focused equipment supply rather than a stated programme of construction or ongoing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Advanced Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Platform

Notice Description

The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University is an internationally recognised centre for research, innovation and teaching in industrial biotechnology, biorefining, precision fermentation, biomaterials, agricultural biotechnology and sustainable manufacturing. The University has recently invested in advanced bioprocess development infrastructure including Getinge Livit Flex bioreactor systems and associated digital bioprocessing platforms. The University now seeks to procure an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform to support integrated process analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078385
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095100-2026
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
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

38432200 - Chromatographs

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,717 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£156,717 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
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
Aberystwyth University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3FB
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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