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title: "Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487fa"
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buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
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# Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487fa

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is contracting for the procurement of a Particle Size Analyser and an Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The procurement is in the Tender stage, classified under the CPV code 38430000 (Detection and analysis apparatus) within the industry category of goods. The contract entails a 1-year warranty on the equipment, followed by a 4-year service and maintenance contract, with potential for an additional 5-year service contract subject to supplier availability. The equipment is to be delivered and installed at NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS), Swansea University, by 28 February 2025. The bid submission deadline is 4 November 2024 by 17:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental analysis equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality analytical instruments. By securing this contract, companies can not only grow their business but also establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public body focused on environmental protection. Businesses offering robust after-sales service and maintenance capabilities will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on extended service contracts and the specific analytical requirements outlined by NRW.

## Notice

Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. 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. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

### Lot Information

Particle Size Analyser

NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives. We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040642-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,943 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METROHM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040642-2024
- 4 Oct 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031931-2024
- 4 Oct 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031919-2024
- 4 Oct 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031896-2024
- 6 Aug 2024 at 10:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024645-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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