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title: "Purchase of a Gas Chromatograph"
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# Purchase of a Gas Chromatograph

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af07fcfc-045f-42f7-b6bd-28d8fdb5d007

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph, which includes combined mass spectrometry, pyrolysis, and thermal desorption analytical capacities. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as 'Gas chromatographs' (CPV code: 38432210). The contract was awarded on December 10, 2021, with a contract period extending until February 28, 2023. The initial tender period ended on November 18, 2021, and the buying organisation is based in Plymouth, Devon, ENG, with the postal code PL4 8AA. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for greater competition among suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, particularly those capable of supplying gas chromatographic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given their suitability noted in the tender details. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to provide advanced analytical capabilities, essential for tracking environmental issues such as microplastic degradation and volatile metabolic biomarkers.

## Notice

The requirements of a gas chromatographic system, with combined mass spectrometry, pyrolysis and thermal desorption analytical capacity, to analyse volatile metabolic biomarkers and track microplastic degradation in the environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02318a33-0948-4d83-a466-2548c446af30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02318a33-0948-4d83-a466-2548c446af30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02318a33-0948-4d83-a466-2548c446af30
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40132&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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