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title: "Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer"
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# Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b84

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has completed a tender process for acquiring a Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer. The procurement stage was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Manchester, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, aims to enhance their environmental science research capabilities with an ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer. The tender had a deadline for submission set on December 19, 2022. Aerodyne Research Inc. is the awarded supplier, and the contract was signed on the same day for a value of 762,430 USD.

This tender for a Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, specialized in manufacturing high-tech scientific equipment. The procurement method was limited, targeting specific economic operators due to the technical requirements of the mass spectrometer. Due to the specialist nature of the product, businesses with expertise in high-resolution mass spectrometry and environmental analysis would be best suited to compete for contracts like these. Suppliers interested in bespoke scientific instrumentation for atmospheric research should consider engaging with the University of Manchester for potential collaborations.

## Notice

The University intends to acquire a Chemical Ionisation (CI)-Time of Flight (ToF) is an ultrasensitive mass spectrometer The Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) at the University of Manchester is interested in a wide range of environmental science challenges, which involve under-standing the transfer of molecules between gas, liquid and solid phases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to acquire a Chemical Ionisation (CI)-Time of Flight (ToF) is an ultrasensitive mass spectrometer The Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) at the University of Manchester is interested in a wide range of environmental science challenges, which involve under-standing the transfer of molecules between gas, liquid and solid phases.

### Procurement Information

A CI-TOF is an ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer for the online characterization of trace gases and aerosols in complex mixtures. This instrument will provide a high-resolution time of-flight mass spectrometer with bipolar power supply for positive or negative ion detection with interchangeable reactors for a full range of measurement options over an extensive volatility range. Interchange of these chemical ionization ion-molecule reactors will be possible while maintaining the operating pressure of the interface and TOF chambers . This instrument will provide simultaneous switching between multiple (three or less) reagent ions of the same polarity with the PTR and AIM reactors and have the capability to connect reactors to inlets that allows for particulate and gas phase compositions in real time (VIA inlet (PTR reactor), FIGAERO Inlet (AIM reactor)). This instrument will also provide an Extractive Electrospray (EESI) inlet that allows for detection of particle phase components without thermal vaporization. Key performance specifications are: Sensitivity with PTR Reactor (xylene): 30001 cps/ppb at specified mass resolving power of 10,000. Sensitivity with Aim Reactor (levoglucosan): 30001 cps/ppb at specified mass resolving power. Limits of detection PTR Reactor (3 sigma LOD, xylene): 1E4 in 1 second Time response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035771-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 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 | £762,430 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2022 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035771-2022
- 7 Dec 2022 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034668-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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