Planning

Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

06 Aug 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is currently in the planning stage for a tender concerning the purchase of a Particle Size Analyser and Auto-Titrator Machine, identified under the industry category "environmental protection". The procurement process, initiated on 6th August 2024, is intended to replace existing analytical equipment as part of NRW's asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The location for the delivery and installation of these machines is in the UKL18 region. The tender notice outlines a key future date of 2nd September 2024, when more information will be made available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply scientific and analytical equipment. Companies that offer particle size analysers and auto-titrators with robust service and maintenance support will find this tender particularly attractive. The contract includes an immediate one-year warranty followed by a potential nine-year service and maintenance arrangement, creating a lucrative and stable business relationship. Suppliers with expertise in environmental analysis, especially those with the capability to meet detailed technical specifications and provide extended service agreements, are well-suited to compete for this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

Lot Information

Particle Size Analyser

NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives. We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to <0.977 measured at 0.5 Phi intervals. The Analyser must be able to analyse for the following determinants:- - Kurtosis - Particle Diameter mean D(4,3) mm - Particle Diameter median D(v,0.5) mm - Graphic Skewness - Sorting Coefficient - Inclusive Mean - Inclusive Kurtosis The required limit of detection for the analyser is:- - Minimum fraction - 0.02 um - Minimum % volume- 0.0% - Minimum % phi - 0.0%

Auto-Titrator Machine

NRWAS are looking for an auto-titrator instrument that can auto-titrate and analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride. The equipment must have a robotic sampling system and have to ability to auto-titrate, analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride, and produce analytical data reports. We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of aqueous matrices such as fresh water, treated effluent, Trade to control and acid rain water. The samples will be analysed independently for Alkalinity and Fluoride to comply with the Water Framework directives, environmental directives and pollution response. The required specification for the analysis are:- Alkalinity Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:- - Surface River Water. - Ground Water - Treated Sewage Effluent - Trade to Control Waters - Acid rain. Required limit of detection for the instrument:- <5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Alkalinity) <-5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Grans Plot Alkalinity). Required range of analysis of the instrument :- 5mg/l - 250 mg/l (Alkalinity) -5mg/l - 250 mg/l (Grans Plot Alkalinity) N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above. Fluoride Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:- - Surface River Water - Ground Water - Treated Sewage Effluent - Trade to Control Waters. Required limit of detection for the instrument:- <0.05 mg/l or better. Required range of analysis of the instrument :- 0.05mg/l - 1mg/l N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143528
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143528
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486492
    Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine - Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

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