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title: "Pyrolyser wiht Autosampler - Capability Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d81"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERTAY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Pyrolyser wiht Autosampler - Capability Assessment

Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d81

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## Summary

Abertay University, located in Dundee, UK, is currently at the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Pyrolyser with Autosampler - Capability Assessment" targeted towards the laboratory equipment sector. The procurement concerns the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser compatible with an existing Agilent system, essential for microplastics analysis. This is a goods procurement with a budget of £81,000. Interested parties should note a future notice date of 9th March 2026. The main category of focus is Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments, intended for use at Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG.

Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies may find significant growth opportunities with this tender, particularly those with expertise in precision instruments and polymer identification technologies. This project aims to enhance Abertay University's analytical capabilities, allowing the institution to meet project timelines without external reliance. Companies familiar with GC/MS techniques and capable of providing compatible systems will be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the buyer is a public educational institution, experiences in similar procurements for research and education sectors can be advantageous.

## Notice

The University requires the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser with autosampler, fully compatible with the existing Agilent 8860 GC system and associated polymer-searching software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser with autosampler, fully compatible with the existing Agilent 8860 GC system and associated polymer-searching software. This equipment is essential for delivering newly funded research relating to microplastics analysis, enabling accurate polymer identification and mass-based characterisation using Py-GC/MS techniques. The investment will enhance in-house analytical capability, remove reliance on external laboratories, and ensure the University meets funded project timelines and methodological requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012254-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012254-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abertay.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823384
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823384
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103

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