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2 x Atmospheric Gas Analyser

University Of Edinburgh

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29 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought two atmospheric gas analysers, also known as quadrupole mass spectrometers, for the Institute for Materials and Processes in its School of Engineering. The equipment is for a zero-length column system used in laboratory work. The required analysers had to operate with an inlet gas flow below 0.1 cc/min and produce results comparable with the laboratory’s existing system. The requirement also included custom inlets designed for the laboratory’s applications. This is a specialist scientific instrumentation purchase, rather than a general supply of laboratory equipment. Delivery is associated with Edinburgh.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. The University used a limited procedure without publishing a call for competition, on technical grounds: market research identified the selected supplier as the only one able to meet the low-flow requirement, provide custom inlets and achieve comparable results. MKS was selected for the single lot, and one bid was recorded. The contract value is £99,120. The contract was signed on 22 September 2026. The stated award rationale centres on technical capability and fit with the laboratory’s specific system and applications.

This purchase indicates demand for specialist mass spectrometry equipment capable of very low inlet gas flows and integration with a zero-length column system. A credible supplier for a future requirement would need to demonstrate performance below 0.1 cc/min, provide custom inlet design suited to laboratory applications, and show that results compare with the buyer’s existing system. Relevant experience would include supplying and configuring atmospheric gas analysers or quadrupole mass spectrometers for research laboratories, with evidence that the equipment works within a specific experimental setup. The route used here was a technical single-supplier award following market research, so suppliers would need a clearly differentiated technical solution and convincing evidence that it meets the laboratory’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2 x Atmospheric Gas Analyser

Notice Description

The Institute for Materials and Processes within the School of Engineering has received approval to purchase 2 x Atmospheric Gas Analysers/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (MS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute for Materials and Processes within the School of Engineering has received approval to purchase 2 x Atmospheric Gas Analysers/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (MS).

Procurement Information

The Institute for Materials and Processes within the School of Engineering has received approval to purchase 2 x Atmospheric Gas Analysers/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (MS). Market research had been carried out to ensure the selected Atmospheric Gas Analysers/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers met the requirements for the zero-length column (ZLC) system. The facility required 2 x Atmospheric Gas Analysers/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers with an inlet gas flow less than 0.1 cc/min. The selected supplier was the only supplier identified that could provide a system capable of achieving an inlet gas flow rate of less than 0.1 cc/min, designing custom inlets to meet the Laboratory's specific applications, and producing results comparable to those obtained using the existing system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565503
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MKS UK Limited

Further Information

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