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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-037e79"
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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e79

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of a High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS) has been completed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), a body governed by public law. The contract, valued at £347,815.87 GBP, was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd. This tender falls under the goods category and was conducted through an open procedure. The equipment will be used for analysing various environmental matrices to comply with regulatory directives. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract signed on October 19, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers of analytical equipment or environmental testing services to compete for a significant contract with NRW. Businesses in the mass spectrometer industry, especially those experienced in supplying similar high-tech equipment for environmental analysis, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. With the contract now in the active status, interested suppliers can explore collaborations or submit proposals to fulfil NRW's analytical needs as outlined in the tender requirements. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to environmental protection efforts in the United Kingdom.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030990-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £347,815 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2022 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030990-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:123187-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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