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title: "Bipolar Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer for trace gas analysis on an aircraft"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Bipolar Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer for trace gas analysis on an aircraft

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44ae337d-d8ac-45ef-9bd4-ff2eff4f1802

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a fast switching bipolar chemical ionisation mass spectrometer for trace gas analysis on the British Atmospheric Research Aircraft. The procurement is classified under Detection and Analysis Apparatus in the goods category. The tender is currently at the open procedure stage with a tender deadline of 7th February 2023. The contract period is slated to start on 20th February 2023 and end on 20th July 2023. The delivery addresses are in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses involved in the production or supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in instruments for checking physical characteristics could find this tender particularly suitable. With a clear focus on the aviation and research industries, businesses with expertise in detection and analysis apparatus development would be well-placed to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Centre for Atmospheric Science requires a fast switching bipolar chemical ionisation mass spectrometer to facilitate trace gas analysis on the British Atmospheric Research Aircraft (ARA) operated by the Faculty for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM). To allow a wide range of measurements, this instrument must facilitate the operation of multiple reagent ions (up to 6 simultaneously) that can be flexibly interchanged on the aircraft and provide complete measurement cycles at time resolution sufficient to allow useful measurements on the aircraft. The instrument must be of a sufficiently small size and weight to be certified on this research aircraft. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Nuclear Energy research Council (NERC) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af43060e-be7a-4279-b4c8-14bc051ce774 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 20 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2023 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af43060e-be7a-4279-b4c8-14bc051ce774
- 20 Jan 2023 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af43060e-be7a-4279-b4c8-14bc051ce774
- 20 Jan 2023 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af43060e-be7a-4279-b4c8-14bc051ce774

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af43060e-be7a-4279-b4c8-14bc051ce774
  20th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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