--- title: "GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)" published: "2018-01-26" --- # GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6.json) ## Summary The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, UK, is currently engaged in an open procurement process for a benchtop ion chromatograph (IC). The tender, titled "GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph," was published on 19 January 2018 and has a submission deadline of 2 February 2018. The intended procurement aims to deliver the IC system by 30 March 2018, with a total budget of £113,000. This contract includes requirements for a versatile IC system capable of both amperometric and conductivity detection, as well as provision for after-sale servicing for a minimum of seven years. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers in the analytical instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in chromatography and related technologies. Businesses that can provide comprehensive support services, such as training and maintenance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement is suited for their capabilities, given the requirement for a manufacturer who can meet the technical specifications as well as cost constraints. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 January 2018 for the following reason: Please note that invitations to tender will be issued, by e-mail, on the 2nd February 2018.Dstl requires a benchtop ion chromatograph (IC) to fulfill its analytical requirements. A flexible IC system is required to perform efficient rapid and slow, high and low pressure separations. The IC must be versatile to switch rapidly between two installed columns and multiple mobile phase channels. Conductivity detection (capable of operating in both suppressed and unsuppressed modes) and amperometric detection are both required to provide analysis of unknown samples to determine the presence of a broad range of chemical ions. The IC system must be able to perform automated analysis of a sample such that two distinct chromatographic separations can be made from one sample vial in parallel with one channel providing amperometric detection and the second providing conductivity detection. All components of the IC system must be supplied from the same manufacturer to simplify instrument servicing, maintenance and minimise training burden for users. Availability of through-life servicing and repair of the instrument (7 years minimum) must be ensured and 24-48 hour call out options must be available and supported by qualified UK based engineers. It is essential that the total cost of the IC system is ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0731d63-5df6-45cb-9365-8264490f6c9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | 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 & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38432200 - Chromatographs ## Release History - 26 Jan 2018 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0731d63-5df6-45cb-9365-8264490f6c9c - 19 Jan 2018 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0731d63-5df6-45cb-9365-8264490f6c9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0731d63-5df6-45cb-9365-8264490f6c9c 26th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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