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title: "Two-Channel Wet Chemistry Instrument"
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buyer: "THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# Two-Channel Wet Chemistry Instrument

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d681420-5c86-4033-8829-4e24b84bd9d7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which sought to acquire a "Two-Channel Wet Chemistry Instrument" for gradient measurements of inorganic and organic gases, with a total value of £180,901.54. This procurement was conducted as a single tender action, signifying a direct method below threshold. The tender period ended on 9 December 2019, with the award date occurring on 9 December 2019, and the contract period from 10 December 2019 to 15 March 2020. The delivery location for this project is in Scotland, United Kingdom, categorised under goods, specifically within the chromatographs industry.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs in the scientific equipment sector, especially those specialising in chromatography and environmental monitoring technologies. Businesses capable of supplying advanced analytical instruments that measure environmental parameters can greatly benefit from participation in such tenders. The focus on the measurement of aerosols and gas components also opens avenues for businesses involved in environmental research and compliance solutions, allowing them to expand their market presence and create partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

This requirement was for a two-channel wet chemistry instrument for gradient measurements of inorganic and organic gases and aerosol components by ion chromatography with the ability to accurately measure vertical concentration gradients down to low measurement heights with horizontal design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6ba592-3dfe-4497-b26a-5e289ec79d0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2019 - 15 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,901 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,901 |
| 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 | THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 18:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6ba592-3dfe-4497-b26a-5e289ec79d0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6ba592-3dfe-4497-b26a-5e289ec79d0d
  10th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

## Provenance

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