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title: "QUB/2672/24 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration and Maintenance of a Thermogravimetric Analysis - Mass Spectrometry (TGA-MS) system"
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# QUB/2672/24 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration and Maintenance of a Thermogravimetric Analysis - Mass Spectrometry (TGA-MS) system

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd8c

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has issued an open tender for the procurement of a Thermogravimetric Analysis – Mass Spectrometry (TGA-MS) system. The scope includes the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of a high-resolution/precision hyphenated TGA-MS system with integrated software for analysis, specifically for use in a radiocarbon laboratory. The process falls under the goods category in the mass spectrometer industry, with the procurement method classified as open. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 3rd January 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after on the same day. The procurement is supported by GPA and the designated delivery location is in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UKN06).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in supplying and maintaining high-precision analytical instruments. Companies proficient in integrating and supporting complex software solutions for laboratory use would find this tender particularly relevant. It includes a contract initially lasting for approximately five years with options for warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of associated consumables and ancillary items, which can potentially be extended, thus offering a stable, long-term business relationship with a leading educational institution.

## Notice

Queens University of Belfast wishes to procure a Turnkey solution for a high-resolution/precision hyphenated TGA-MS system that can analyse the mass and evolved gas product changes associated with thermal decomposition of organic and inorganic samples typically measured in a radiocarbon laboratory. With a combined software solution that can both operate the TGA-MS and carry out the analysis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queens University of Belfast wishes to procure a Turnkey solution for a high-resolution/precision hyphenated TGA-MS system that can analyse the mass and evolved gas product changes associated with thermal decomposition of organic and inorganic samples typically measured in a radiocarbon laboratory. With a combined software solution that can both operate the TGA-MS and carry out the analysis.

Renewal: 12-month warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037630-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037630-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

## Provenance

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