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title: "Upgrade of Vocus-PTR with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) Analyzer"
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# Upgrade of Vocus-PTR with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) Analyzer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb939147-e84b-4829-8ace-1fe0401b8f71

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a public procurement process for upgrading an existing Vocus-PTR with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) analyser. This procurement falls under the industry category of gas-analysis apparatus (CPV code 38432100) and is located in Norwich, England, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The procurement stage was the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 18th December 2024. The contract period starts on 30th September 2025 and ends on 30th November 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and the process was aimed at SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas-phase monitoring and analysis, particularly those capable of providing bespoke components and proprietary software. SMEs with experience in advanced environmental research equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The successful supplier for this tender was Aerodyne Research, indicating that companies with a strong track record in enhancing research capabilities in atmospheric chemistry would benefit from participating in these opportunities.

## Notice

The purchase involves upgrading an existing Vocus-PTR in our lab with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) analyser to enhance its capabilities for advanced gas-phase monitoring and analysis. This upgrade includes bespoke components and proprietary, uniquely specialised software tailored for coupling this GC to the Vocus-PTR, which acts as a detector downstream of the GC. The upgrade is essential for advancing research capabilities in atmospheric chemistry, including the quantification of organic compounds but also DMS and MeSH, which are all pivotal in understanding ocean climate regulation through cloud-feedbacks. These capabilities are vital meeting project objectives and maintaining competitiveness in high-impact environmental research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879ebd1c-8184-4bae-96a3-8623c4bd5320 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AERODYNE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879ebd1c-8184-4bae-96a3-8623c4bd5320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879ebd1c-8184-4bae-96a3-8623c4bd5320
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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