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title: "High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0352b1"
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buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2022-07-15"
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# High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS)

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0352b1

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales is currently conducting an open tender for the supply of a High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on mass spectrometry, and is intended to support environmental analysis of various matrices, including water and soil samples. The tender process commenced on 15 July 2022, with the bid submission deadline set for 17 August 2022 at 14:00 BST. All submissions should be made electronically through the eTendering portal, ensuring compliance with the set guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific instrumentation and environmental analysis sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced analytical equipment. Companies with experience in mass spectrometry and environmental compliance will find this tender particularly relevant, as Natural Resources Wales seeks to fulfil its responsibilities under European Union environmental directives. This contract could catalyse long-term growth for suppliers through potential extensions, allowing for a partnership that supports ongoing environmental monitoring efforts.

## Notice

NRW is seeking to award a contract for the supply of a High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS). The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. The sample extracts will be examined for a wide range of compounds to comply with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive plus other environmental directives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRW is seeking to award a contract for the supply of a High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS). NRW has a statutory obligation need to analyse various organic compounds to the requirements set out in the European Union's Water Framework Directive (WFD); specifically achieving the prescribed environmental quality standards as listed in Directives 2008/105/EC, 2013/39 and 2015/495. Aspects of these requirements are to undertake investigative monitoring employing advanced screening techniques including LC QTOF-MS. The purpose of the requirement is to analyse various organic compounds to the requirements set out in the European Union's Water Framework Directive (WFD); specifically, directives 2008/105/EC, 2013/39 and 2015/495. In addition, the instrument will be used to analyse samples taken as part of NRW's investigative monitoring program including passive sampling and pollution samples.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019465-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019465-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123187

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