---
title: "Procurement of a Gas-phase separation instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06556f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
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# Procurement of a Gas-phase separation instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06556f

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, is currently in the tender stage, issuing a procurement opportunity for a gas-phase separation instrument. This tender falls under the category of goods within the scientific instrumentation industry, specifically targeting chromatographs, gas-analysis apparatus, and spectrometers. The process follows an open, below-threshold competition method. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 23 February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 March 2026 and concluding on 28 February 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in delivering advanced technologies for the separation and detection of organic compounds. Companies that can provide high-quality technical support and maintenance will be well-positioned to compete, with the evaluation largely based on quality (75%) and price (25%). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, thereby enhancing growth prospects within these sectors.

## Notice

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure a gas-phase analytical system capable of separating and detecting complex organic compounds in liquid and solid samples. Suppliers should demonstrate a proven track record in delivering advanced analytical instrumentation of this type, along with the capability to provide high-quality ongoing technical support and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014053-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 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

- 16 Feb 2026 at 17:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014053-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014053-2026
  16th 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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