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title: "UKRI-2371 Microfluorination for Oxygen isotopes in Biogenic Silica (MOBiS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036319"
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# UKRI-2371 Microfluorination for Oxygen isotopes in Biogenic Silica (MOBiS)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036319

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for the provision of a specialist microfluorination system for measuring oxygen isotopes in biogenic silica through a mass spectrometer. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and had a total contract value of £302,075.13. The contract was awarded to ELEMENTAR UK LIMITED. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and the status of the contract is active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research and manufacturing sectors, to engage in the provision of specialised scientific equipment. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable for their capabilities. The UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, is the buyer for this procurement. The key deadline for this tender has passed, and the allocated contract period is active for business activities to commence. Interested parties can explore further details on the UKRI website.

## Notice

The National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) at the British Geological Survey (BGS), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC), requires the manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of a specialist microfluorination system that is based on high temperature pyrolysis and high precision isotope ratio mass spectrometry for the measurement of 18O/16O in biogenic silica.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Microfluorination for Oxygen isotopes in Biogenic Silica (MOBiS). The National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) at the British Geological Survey (BGS), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC), requires the manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of a specialist microfluorination system that is based on high temperature pyrolysis and high precision isotope ratio mass spectrometry for the measurement of 18O/16O in biogenic silica. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found at Appendix A. It is essential that this Appendix is fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4VY3MDS828

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030870-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,885 |
| Lots value | £317,885 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,075 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLF14 Nottingham |

## 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

- 1 Nov 2022 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030870-2022
- 25 Aug 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023860-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=732526628
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4VY3MDS828
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Mass-spectrometer./4VY3MDS828
- https://www.elementar.com/en-gb/
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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