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title: "Provision of Gas Chromatographers and Mass Spectrometers"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Provision of Gas Chromatographers and Mass Spectrometers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-815570d8-b8e7-4ce9-9885-cc430f8bcf04

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Gas Chromatographers and Mass Spectrometers. The contract is valued at £129,710.91 GBP and is classified under the industry category of Spectrometers. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on June 1, 2024, and end on May 31, 2027, with the tender period closing on March 21, 2024, at 10:00:00 UTC. The University of Central Lancashire located in England served as the buying organisation for this tender.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying Gas Chromatographers and Mass Spectrometers to engage with the University of Central Lancashire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses must align with the requirements specified, such as providing the necessary equipment and services within the prescribed contract period. By participating in this tender, companies can establish long-term partnerships with an esteemed educational institution and enhance their market presence within the goods procurement category.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY, IT IS AN AWARD NOTICE UCLAN requires the GCMS to run Liquid and Headspace capability for qualitative and quantitative applications. Additionally, the ability to upgrade to a Hydrogen carrier gas capability is an advantage. GC equipped with two x SSL injectors, one for liquid and one for headspace injection. Both are specially treated to be more inert. Also included is a FID for better relative quantitation. A single quadrupole Mass spectrometer with a purged splitter that allows vent-free column switching, post-column splitting between the mass spec and FID and easy noninteractive switching between liquid & Headspace injections. Dedicated Liquid and headspace autosamplers optimized for their purpose - Transferline accessory to facilitate injection from Liquid or Headspace in the same inlet without replumb.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc35be65-1f93-4868-9f58-bb66230aa998 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,710 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc35be65-1f93-4868-9f58-bb66230aa998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc35be65-1f93-4868-9f58-bb66230aa998
  27th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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