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Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is initiating a tender process titled "Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine" under the goods category for the environmental protection industry. The procurement involves the purchase of two key pieces of equipment: a Particle Size Analyser and an Auto-Titrator Machine, as part of an asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used to analyse various environmental matrices such as water, soil, and sediments. The procurement process is at the tender stage and is being conducted via an open procedure with electronic submissions. Key dates include the tender closing on 4 November 2024, with the contract award starting on 5 November 2024. The delivery location is NRW Analytical Services, located at Swansea University’s Faraday Tower, Singleton, SA2 8PP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental diagnostic equipment, particularly those experienced in providing analytical instruments with advanced features such as robotic sampling and detailed data reporting capabilities. Companies offering robust post-sale support, including warranty and long-term service and maintenance contracts, are well-positioned to compete. By securing this contract, suppliers can establish a lasting relationship with NRW, a prominent public organisation, and enhance their market credibility. The procurement's emphasis on high-quality and precise equipment suitable for diverse environmental analyses makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming for growth and innovation in the environmental sector.

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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

Auto-Titrator Alkalinity and Fluoride Analyser

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.

Renewal: Following the initial 1 year warranty, then 4 years of service and maintenance contract. If agreed with the supplier, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

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%

Renewal: Following the initial 1 year warranty, then 4 years of service and maintenance contract. If agreed with the supplier, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144986
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144986
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Alex Jennings, Emma Studley
Contact Email
alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk, emma.studley@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
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

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    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.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492137
    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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