Award

Supply & Installation of a headspace gas chromatography instrument

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2022 at 12:28

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 15:32

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is seeking bids for the supply and installation of a headspace gas chromatography instrument, essential for analysing volatile fatty acids in bioreactor samples. This procurement falls under the goods category and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 16th May 2022. The project is part of the university's Sustainable Research Centre initiatives, collaborating with industrial partners such as TATA Steel and Welsh Water. Interested suppliers should note that the embodiment of this opportunity contributes to various ongoing projects and practical applications. The procurement method used is open, and the overarching goal focuses on enhancing research capabilities in Pontypridd, CF37 1DL.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory and analytical instruments, particularly those with a proven track record of supplying similar technological equipment to higher education institutions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with specific technical requirements and deliver timely technical support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful installation of the instrument is anticipated to foster future partnerships and further research collaborations, allowing businesses to establish a foothold in the academic sector while contributing to significant research undertakings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Installation of a headspace gas chromatography instrument

Notice Description

The University of South Wales Sustainable Research Centre (SERC) require a headspace gas chromatography instrument for the analysis of volatile fatty acids in bioreactor samples. The headspace method for volatile fatty acid analysis was developed in the university and is still used on a wide range of projects. The instrument will support the data collection of several pilot scale rigs, including the our UKRI IDRIC, FLEXISApp, FLEXIS, RICE and SER Cymru funded VFA Factory, working in collaboration with industrial partners including TATA Steel and Welsh Water.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-118794
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118794
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38432200 - Chromatographs

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Tina Struebig
Contact Email
procurement@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482383, +44 14434823863

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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