--- title: "High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2023-02-10" --- # High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae563da5-7187-4efa-8a12-54f79e761b32.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is inviting tenders for a High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use as part of its FAAM Midlife Upgrade project. The equipment is intended to enable accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition until 2040. The tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, with a focus on detection and analysis apparatus. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th March 2023, and a contract period starting from 31st March 2023 and ending on 31st October 2023. The equipment will be located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment, detection, and analysis apparatus to engage with The University of Manchester. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the research equipment sector. Businesses interested in providing cutting-edge solutions for atmospheric measurements and organic elemental composition analysis are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. ## Notice The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester operate an aerosol mass spectrometer on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) BAe-146 research aircraft, to make highly accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition in real time. The current system is being upgraded as part of the facility's Midlife Upgrade (MLU) programme, to ensure that cutting-edge aerosol measurements can continue to be made on this facility until 2040. In addition to decommissioning old, obsolete components, we are seeking to improve on the mass spectrometer design to permit measurements of organic elemental composition in addition to mass concentrations. The equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not deployed on the FAAM aircraft. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : NERC Funding Description Funding is NERC via FAAM Midlife Upgrade (MLU) Project Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e548852-838c-422d-95c3-34b6d722ee5e | | 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 | 10 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 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) - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 10 Feb 2023 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e548852-838c-422d-95c3-34b6d722ee5e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e548852-838c-422d-95c3-34b6d722ee5e 10th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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