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title: "GC-MS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058dfc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
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# GC-MS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058dfc

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## Summary

The University of Salford is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "GC-MS," focusing on securing a state-of-the-art gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). This initiative is under the industry category for mass spectrometers and is situated in the United Kingdom region UKD3. The procurement process is classified as "Below threshold - open competition," with an open procurement method allowing broad participation. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 9th September 2025 and an anticipated contract period running from 22nd September to 22nd October 2025, with a total estimated contract value of £201,600 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in analytical instruments like mass spectrometers. Companies that can provide high-sensitivity and quantitatively robust GC-MS systems, along with extended warranty options, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement's emphasis on specification, warranty and service, price, and sustainability provides diverse avenues for businesses to differentiate their offerings. Moreover, the procurement process actively encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thereby supporting business expansion within the sector.

## Notice

We require a state-of-the-art GC-MS that will enable the quantitative analysis with highest sensitivity of: (i) exhaust gases sampled in continuous downstream of a selective oxidation and reduction chemical processes, including H2, CO2, C1, C2 and C2 hydrocarbons, NH3, N2, and O2; (ii) microplastic- and biomass-derived degradation and reformation products. The instrument will require separated columns for (i) and (ii) a Headspace Sampler. Moreover, we require an extended warranty. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051360-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,600 |
| Lots value | £201,600 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051360-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051360-2025
  26th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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