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title: "Award of an Ion Chromatography Unit for the Analysis of Anions and Cations in Aqueous Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a11"
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# Award of an Ion Chromatography Unit for the Analysis of Anions and Cations in Aqueous Samples

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a11

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of an Ion Chromatography Unit, aimed at analysing anions and cations in aqueous samples. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Interested parties should note the procurement method is an open competition, specifically below threshold, allowing broad participation. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 20th June 2025. Key procurement stages include the planning and tender phases, with the contract expected to commence on 31st July 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision analytics, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions and meeting stringent scientific specifications. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their eligibility and the focus on quality, service provision, and track record as part of the award criteria. Suppliers with expertise in providing high-tech analytical equipment and post-sale support stand to benefit from establishing or strengthening their relationship with a significant public sector client such as the University of South Wales.

## Notice

The University of South Wales has awarded a contract for an ion chromatography unit for the analysis of anions and cations in aqueous samples. This is following a competitive tender. The instrument is required to analyse environmental samples and samples derived from laboratory experiments associated with, for example, nutrient recovery from waste waters, biorefining of organic materials, and monitoring of waste and wastewater treatment processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039281-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | £38,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,977 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 12:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039281-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028910-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039281-2025
  11th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028910-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ITTREF:itt_117653
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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