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NCA_ HPLC-liquiface-greenhouse gas-irMS analyser

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University has awarded a contract for the procurement of a high sensitivity low noise ratio isotope ratio mass spectrometer, known as the NCA_ HPLC-liquiface-greenhouse gas-irMS analyser. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, signed on 8th July 2021, involves delivery to the university's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK. The tender relates to a specialist piece of equipment essential for research, with a total contract value of £174,999.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in analytical instrumentation. Firms with expertise in high-performance liquid chromatography systems and isotope ratio mass spectrometry would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. The unique nature of the equipment required suggests limited competition, allowing capable suppliers to secure contracts that cater to specific research needs within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

NCA_ HPLC-liquiface-greenhouse gas-irMS analyser

Notice Description

Purchase of a high sensitivity low noise ratio isotope ratio mass spectrometer capable of directly interfacing with a high performance liquid chromatography system for the direct online determination of size fractionated unresolved dissolved organic matter in fresh and marine waters. The system will be designed with the supplier such that it will be possible to inject whole waters without prior modification and resolve stable carbon isotopic signatures in real-time. The system should be benchtop to allow for positioning within a standard analytical laboratory

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialist piece of equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The appointed supplier is the only one that can deliver a system fulfilling simultaneously all the requirements established by the type of experiment to be carried out in the project The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660128
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420692
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420692
    NCA_ HPLC-liquiface-greenhouse gas-irMS analyser - Purchase of a high sensitivity low noise ratio isotope ratio mass spectrometer capable of directly interfacing with a high performance liquid chromatography system for the direct online determination of size fractionated unresolved dissolved organic matter in fresh and marine waters. The system will be designed with the supplier such that it will be possible to inject whole waters without prior modification and resolve stable carbon isotopic signatures in real-time. The system should be benchtop to allow for positioning within a standard analytical laboratory

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