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title: "UKRI-1861 Dual Inlet Isotope Mass Spectrometer"
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# UKRI-1861 Dual Inlet Isotope Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e783408f-f8f5-42c0-99b8-cfeb210e0f0d

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by UK Research & Innovation for the purchase of a benchtop dual inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometer, essential for high precision analysis of carbon and oxygen isotopes. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, specifically following the regulations for public contracts. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2021, with the delivery address located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is £208,322, and the contract period runs from 17th December 2021 until 18th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply mass spectrometers and those who can provide technical support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. SMEs may find this tender appealing, especially if they can demonstrate relevant expertise and innovative solutions within the scientific equipment sector.

## Notice

This Contract Award for the purchase of a benchtop dual inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) for high precision analysis of 13C/12C and 18O/16O in micro-carbonate samples. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e9e6925-b8a9-4805-bd1d-143b4ddbef95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,322 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,322 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e9e6925-b8a9-4805-bd1d-143b4ddbef95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e9e6925-b8a9-4805-bd1d-143b4ddbef95
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=649640253
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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