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title: "Procurement of a Gas Chromatography - Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614c0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Procurement of a Gas Chromatography - Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614c0

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## Summary

The University of South Wales is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Gas Chromatography – Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS), which is intended for analysing complex organic liquid and solid samples. This public procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically chromatographs, gas-analysis apparatus, and spectrometers. The contract is located in the UK region UKL15, with a total gross value of £95,000. The process employs an open procurement method, detailed as a below-threshold open competition. Key dates include the tender period closing on 13th February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 9th February 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering GC-IMS technology or similar analytical instruments. The contract accommodates SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), highlighting the university’s commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Businesses capable of offering high-quality ongoing support and with a proven track record in this niche technology will find this tender particularly appealing for expanding their operations and establishing prominence in the academic and scientific sectors.

## Notice

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure a Gas Chromatography - Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS) for the analysis of complex organic liquid and solid samples. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering GC-IMS technology or similar analytical instrumentation, as well as the capability to provide high-quality ongoing support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009190-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,167 |
| Lots value | £79,167 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 17:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009190-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009190-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/03355474019C1F60B201
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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