--- title: "RQ0000028716 3 Mass Spectrometers DSTL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2023-06-05" --- # RQ0000028716 3 Mass Spectrometers DSTL Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has issued a tender titled "RQ0000028716 3 Mass Spectrometers DSTL" in the industry category of mass spectrometer. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £250,000 in GBP. The tender deadline is set for June 28, 2023. The contract period is from December 31, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The location for delivery is in Salisbury, England. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. This tender issued by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses working in the goods category, particularly those able to provide mass spectrometers meeting the specified requirements. Businesses that can supply the essential features listed in the tender, such as high AMU range, corrosion resistance, and real-time detection capabilities, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender is suitable for them. The detailed technical specifications and the need for UK-based engineering support provide clear guidance for interested suppliers. ## Notice SUBJECT TO FUNDING Mass Spectrometer Essential requirements: * 1-200 AMU range * Instrument PC controlled via rs232/Ethernet/USB or other physical cable connection (i.e. not wifi) * Triple filtered single quadrupole * Sub ppm resolution across all analytes of interest - to be supplied with ITT * Corrosion resistant internals - HCl is the particular corrosion problem but SO2, Cl2 and Phosgene are also problems for stainless steel. Hastelloy or similar alloy materials will be needed for exposed components. * Multi stream valve inlet to allow 3 or more inlets * Fast response, heated quartz inert capillary sample inlet - sufficient to display 'real time' detection * Heated transfer line(s) - up to 200 degrees to avoid condensation of vapours. For DMMP, we need to avoid condensation and run "cleaning/flushing" to clear contamination of the sample line. * PC software that can automatically output quantifiable results * PC software that can allow full calibration and easy data interpretation - generation of standard curves from calibrated gas samples e.g. Ethylene Oxide from which quantification of unknown samples can be made. * License for software to be installed on at least 3 different PCs (to cover the 3 Mass specs) * UK based, In-house engineering support with next day call out * Mass spectral database software to automatically identify unknown chemicals * In-house customisation options to fit our needs - what capability has the supplier got to provide and support modified off the shelf items e.g. corrosion-resistant sample accessories? * Not exceed 80x80x80cm in size * Manufacturer suppled onsite training on delivery and set up of equipment at Dstl Porton Down Desirable requirements * 1-300 AMU range * Detection of low ppm to high percentage concentrations of analytes in < 100 ms * 3 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc | | 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 | 5 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 5 Jun 2023 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc - 5 Jun 2023 at 12:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc - 25 May 2023 at 09:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc - 17 May 2023 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc 5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/5262275101885249966C Link to the defence sourcing portal (DSP) where you can find the bidding documents and the ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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