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title: "Environment Agency - Contract for the supply of Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer with in-line extraction"
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# Environment Agency - Contract for the supply of Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer with in-line extraction

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a588f827-10e1-4851-8571-42c9137bb34d

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of two automated Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometers with in-line extraction capabilities, as part of their initiative to enhance laboratory operations at the NLS Starcross Laboratory in Starcross, Exeter. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified as laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is part of an open procedure, with submissions due by 10th November 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 10th December 2017 and will run until 30th November 2018. The total estimated contract value is £230,000.

This opportunity is well-suited for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment and instruments, particularly those with expertise in Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Good Laboratory Practice and relevant international standards would be particularly competitive. Engaging in this contract could support business growth by enabling providers to establish long-term partnerships with a key government department in the environmental sector.

## Notice

The NLS Starcross Laboratory (Staplake Mount, Starcross Exeter, EX6 8FD) has a requirement for two automated Gas Chromatographs with Mass Spectrometric detectors coupled with fully integrated extraction and injection systems capable of "liquid / liquid" extraction and derivatisation such as alkylation and pentafluorobenzylation. Each piece of equipment shall comprise of a heated Gas Chromatograph oven with dual injector ports, mass spectrometric detector and an auto-sampler capable of in-line extraction. All aspects of the equipment must conform to the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Automated Laboratory Practice (GALP) and meet the requirements of the international standard BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories). Additional information: Please access the tender documents at the e-procurement system Bravo, https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dad4382-04dd-4272-a59a-c94ca74719fb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2017 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dad4382-04dd-4272-a59a-c94ca74719fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dad4382-04dd-4272-a59a-c94ca74719fb
  6th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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