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title: "UKRI-2371 Microfluorination for Oxygen isotopes in Biogenic Silica (MOBiS)"
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# UKRI-2371 Microfluorination for Oxygen isotopes in Biogenic Silica (MOBiS)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d304adf-db07-4f76-a6ae-2dd90f9190dd

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a tender process for the project titled "UKRI-2371 Microfluorination for Oxygen isotopes in Biogenic Silica (MOBiS)". This project falls under the goods category and involves the manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of a specialist microfluorination system for measuring 18O/16O in biogenic silica. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st October 2022. The contract period for this project is scheduled to start on 2nd November 2022 and end on 30th April 2023. The total contract value is £302,075.13 GBP.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the mass spectrometer industry, to work with UKRI on a specialist project. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. For businesses looking to grow in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, this project offers a chance to collaborate with a prestigious research institution like UKRI and contribute to cutting-edge scientific endeavours.

## Notice

The National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) at the British Geological Survey (BGS), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC), requires the manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of a specialist microfluorination system that is based on high temperature pyrolysis and high precision isotope ratio mass spectrometry for the measurement of 18O/16O in biogenic silica.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4687f1e0-5ed9-4b0c-bfb3-5fc6419d6cc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £302,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,075 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4687f1e0-5ed9-4b0c-bfb3-5fc6419d6cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4687f1e0-5ed9-4b0c-bfb3-5fc6419d6cc5
  1st November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=732526628
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