---
title: "GC-MS V2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac84"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# GC-MS V2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac84

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## Summary

The University of Salford has recently completed a tender process for a state-of-the-art gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) system, with the procurement focusing on high-sensitivity quantitative analysis. This project fits within the industry category of measuring instruments, specifically targeting the analysis of gases and liquids. The buying organisation, classified as a sub-central government public authority, is based in Salford, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using an open competition method, below the threshold procedure, and has progressed to the award stage with Agilent Technologies UK Ltd being awarded the contract at a gross value of £104,890.63. The contract period is set from 10 November 2025 to 15 November 2027, indicating the prolonged engagement for delivery and service support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of analytical instruments, particularly those capable of meeting specific scientific requirements. SMEs have shown viability in this procurement as one of two bidding parties was an SME, highlighting the potential for smaller businesses to compete in similar future tenders. Companies specialising in high-precision instruments and innovative solutions for chemical analysis stand to benefit the most, with potential areas for growth including sustainability in production and advanced aftercare services, which were key award criteria. Businesses in the field of applied sciences with a focus on sustainability and superior service packages are well-positioned to capitalise on similar government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

We require a state-of-the-art GC-MS that will enable the quantitative analysis with highest sensitivity of: (i) on-line and off-line analysis of exhaust gases 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 molecular products (alcohols, sugars in liquid phase). The instrument will require separated columns for (i) and (ii). Moreover, we require an extended warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071244-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | £62,000 |
| Awards value | £104,890 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38434560 - Chemistry analyser

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071244-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 09:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064071-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071244-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064071-2025
  10th October 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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