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Ion Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

The University of Warwick

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29 Oct 2026 at 15:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is buying an ion chromatography–mass spectrometer, a laboratory instrument combining chromatographic separation with mass spectrometry. It will detect highly polar, ionic and low-molecular-weight compounds in complex environmental and biological samples, including seawater, microbial culture supernatants, enzyme assay mixtures, fungal extracts and soil extracts. This is a specialist scientific equipment supply for organisations serving analytical laboratories, environmental research and life-science research. The listed equipment categories include mass spectrometers and chromatographs (CPV 38433100 and 38432200). The buyer is the University of Warwick, based in Coventry. The requirement concerns a single instrument supply rather than a broader programme of laboratory services or works.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender set a submission deadline of 28 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with an award decision period ending 18 January 2027. The stated contract period runs from 1 February 2027 to 1 February 2028. The procurement is divided into one lot. The published value is recorded as zero, so it does not provide a usable estimate of the contract price. Evaluation gives 45% to ability to meet the specification and performance, 30% to total cost, 10% to delivery timescales, 10% to aftersales service and warranty, and 5% to sustainability and accessibility. Bids may be submitted electronically in English through the University of Warwick’s In-Tend supplier portal.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers of specialist analytical laboratory instruments, particularly businesses able to provide an ion chromatography–mass spectrometer capable of sensitive measurement of polar, ionic and low-molecular-weight species in complex sample matrices. Competitors will need to demonstrate that their proposed instrument meets the specification and performance requirements, as this is the largest component of the evaluation. Reliable delivery within the buyer’s timescales and strong aftersales support and warranty provision also matter. Suppliers should be able to explain the instrument’s suitability for environmental and biological applications such as seawater, soil extracts, fungal extracts, microbial cultures and enzyme assays. Sustainability and accessibility form a smaller part of the assessment. The single-lot purchase is a focused equipment supply, potentially relevant to manufacturers, specialist laboratory-equipment distributors and suppliers able to support installation or ongoing service where required by the specification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ion Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an Ion Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer. The instrument is required to provide sensitive detection of highly polar, ionic and low molecular weight species within complex environmental matrices, such as seawater, microbial culture supernatants, enzyme assay mixtures, fungal extracts and soil extracts. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0793da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102765-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 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
The University of Warwick
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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