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title: "PURCON 1067 Methane Isotope Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039313"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# PURCON 1067 Methane Isotope Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039313

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has recently completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Methane Isotope Analyser under the tender ID PURCON 1067. This tender falls under the goods category and involves the University seeking a high-precision analyser for measuring methane isotopes in atmospheric air. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Aerodyn Research, Inc. The contract value is GBP 215,250, and the deadline for bidding was on January 31, 2023. The University is the buying organisation located in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender for the Methane Isotope Analyser at the University of East Anglia presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the instruments and research services industry. Companies capable of providing instruments for checking physical characteristics and research and experimental development services would be well-suited to compete. The University has specific requirements for precision measurements of methane isotopes and is looking for suppliers who can deliver high-quality instruments meeting their scientific needs.

## Notice

We are looking for a methane isotope analyser capable of making high-precision measurements of d(13C) and d(D) in methane in atmospheric air. To meet our scientific needs, you must be able to demonstrate that the instrument can; Make continuous measurements (1-minute) of d(13C) and d(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document. Measure discrete samples (i.e. flask samples) for d(13C) and d(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document. Be operated in both laboratory and field settings without compromising the specified performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a methane isotope analyser capable of making high-precision measurements of d(13C) and d(D) in methane in atmospheric air. To meet our scientific needs, you must be able to demonstrate that the instrument can; Make continuous measurements (1-minute) of d(13C) and d(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document. Measure discrete samples (i.e. flask samples) for d(13C) and d(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document. Be operated in both laboratory and field settings without compromising the specified performance. Additional information: Contract is initially 2 years for extended warranty with 1 x 1 year optional extended warranty at the discretion of the contracting authority,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002981-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £215,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002981-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036111-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uea.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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