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title: "High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a4bf"
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# High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4bf

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use through a tender process. The procurement falls under the goods category related to laboratory and precision equipment. The tender has already been completed, and the equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not in use on the research aircraft. The contract has been awarded to Aerodyne, a supplier based in the United States. The award was based on quality (80%) and price (20%) criteria. The contract for the equipment, valued at £431,300, was signed on 14th April 2023.

This procurement process for a high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometer presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in mass spectrometers may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence. The active status of the tender indicates potential for future similar opportunities in this field with The University of Manchester. Businesses interested in supplying cutting-edge equipment for atmospheric research can benefit from engaging with the university's procurement department for potential collaborations or future tenders.

## Notice

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester operate an aerosol mass spectrometer on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) BAe-146 research aircraft, to make highly accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition in real time. The current system is being upgraded as part of the facility's Midlife Upgrade (MLU) programme, to ensure that cutting-edge aerosol measurements can continue to be made on this facility until 2040. In addition to decommissioning old, obsolete components, we have purchased a mass spectrometer to improve on the mass spectrometer design to permit measurements of organic elemental composition in addition to mass concentrations. The equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not deployed on the FAAM aircraft.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester operate an aerosol mass spectrometer on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) BAe-146 research aircraft, to make highly accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition in real time. The current system is being upgraded as part of the facility's Midlife Upgrade (MLU) programme, to ensure that cutting-edge aerosol measurements can continue to be made on this facility until 2040. In addition to decommissioning old, obsolete components, we have purchased a mass spectrometer to improve on the mass spectrometer design to permit measurements of organic elemental composition in addition to mass concentrations. The equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not deployed on the FAAM aircraft.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013116-2023 |
| 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 | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £431,300 |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013116-2023
- 10 Feb 2023 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004200-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ProjectManage/58
- https://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk

## Provenance

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