--- title: "Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2021-04-29" --- # Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is seeking bids for the "Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services," which falls under the services industry category. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 15 June 2021 and conclude by 31 January 2022. The work primarily focuses on analysing approximately 2,500 soil samples related to tin-tungsten-copper mineralisation, and proposals should detail costs on a per-sample basis. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and analytical services, particularly those with expertise in geochemical analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may be well-equipped to meet the specific requirements outlined, including QA/QC protocols and sample tracking capabilities. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring quality and timely delivery of analytical results would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice Cornwall Resources Limited (CRL), in support of work under the Deep Digital Cornwall (DDC) project, are seeking bids from accredited laboratories for laboratory analysis work planned to take place during Q3 2021. The work is particularly focussed on tin-tungsten-copper mineralisation, which analyses are of greatest importance. Analytical services are expected to be required from June 2021 until early 2022. Bids should be based on the following criteria: * Analysis of approximately 2,500 soil samples * Price should be expressed on a cost per sample basis * Samples will each be around 1kg and will consist of moist soil with rock fragments * Preparation at the lab; o Dried and sieved to separate the selected size fraction for analysis. (this may for example be +125 - 250 um) o Analytes should be prepared from this fraction, using sodium peroxide fusion. o Samples will be analysed via ICP-MS * Analysis will be for a minimum of 53 elements; Ag, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cs, Cu, Dy, Fr, Eu, Fee, Ga, Gd, Ge, Ho, In, K, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Pr, Rb, Re, Sb, Se, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn * Lower and upper detection limits should be stated and must be appropriate for soil samples * Sample status should preferably be trackable in real time * QA/QC protocols should be included * Turn-around time from sample receipt to delivery of results should be specified * Costs for disposal of unused portion of sample, and/or return to client should also be included * Bids should specify per-sample costings for prep and analysis and any batch costs for other items such as administration, customs, transport or storage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20fbcd2-f59d-4337-aaa8-fff9cb9701a4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20fbcd2-f59d-4337-aaa8-fff9cb9701a4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20fbcd2-f59d-4337-aaa8-fff9cb9701a4 29th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37740&B=EXETER Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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