--- title: "Accurate Mass Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (Orbitrap)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038c06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038c06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038c06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038c06.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-12-08" --- # Accurate Mass Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (Orbitrap) Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038c06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038c06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038c06.json) ## Summary The Durham University has awarded a contract for an Accurate Mass Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (Orbitrap) to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiation without publication of a contract notice. The instrument will be located in the geography laboratories and is intended to support researchers in multiple departments. The system must have specific features such as a mass range of m/z 30 - 2000, high mass accuracy below 2 ppm, and compatibility with existing software systems. The contract value is 391,665.91 GBP, and it was signed on 8th December 2022. This procurement opportunity by Durham University for a high-resolution mass spectrometer provides a chance for businesses specializing in analytical instruments and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of delivering sophisticated scientific devices with precision and high throughput capabilities would be well-suited for this tender. The contract stage is in the award phase, indicating that the contract has been concluded with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Businesses interested in supplying cutting-edge analytical instruments to academic institutions will find this contracting opportunity valuable for their growth and expansion. ## Notice The University has a requirement to purchase an Orbitrap Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) with liquid, headspace and SPME arrow sample introduction systems. The instrument will be situated in the geography laboratories and will support researchers in multiple departments. The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Themo Fisher Scientific, following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University has a requirement to purchase a high-resolution accurate mass Orbitrap Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) with liquid, headspace and SPME arrow sample introduction systems. The Orbitrap GCMS must have the capability for highly accurate and reproducible identification, quantification, and tracing of individual organic compounds with known sources or pathways, from a wide variety of environments and sample types. The instrument must be supplied with computer hardware and software capable of operating the instrument and data processing/analysis. The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific, following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice. ### Procurement Information The system must have the following key features: * A 60,000 resolution (Full Width Half Max m/z 200) system, capable of switching dynamically between full scan and Selected Ion Mode (SIM) mode. * Mass range of m/z 30 - 2000. * High sensitivity due to the low concentration of target molecules in environmental samples. Electron Ionisation: 100 fg octafluoronaphthalene on column, scanning m/z 50-300, S/N 10,000:1 Electron Ionisation Instrument Detection Limit: 6 fg octafluoronaphthalene derived at the 99% confidence level Positive Chemical Ionisation: 10 pg benzophenone on column, scanning m/z 80-230, S/N 150:1 * Vent free analytical column and ion source/lens exchange. * Variable electron energy acquisition for increased molecular ion production. * High mass accuracy below 2 ppm. * A bench top system with a height of no more than 1000 mm. * An interchangeable integrated sample introduction system (liquid, headspace and SPME arrow). * Fast MS/MS scan speeds (e.g. 7.5 Hz at 60,000), to allow for high throughput sample analyses. * Software capable of performing targeted and non-targeted analysis of complex environmental samples. * MS/MS and chemical ionisation for confirmation of molecular ion. * Compatibility with existing software systems (Chromeleon). * Compatibility with existing Thermo Scientific GC / GCMS systems to allow interchange of injector modules and parts (e.g. Programable Temperature Vaporisation, split/splitless, ion volumes) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034841-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 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 | £391,665 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38432210 - Gas chromatographs - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 8 Dec 2022 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034841-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.ac.uk - https://www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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