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title: "Supply & Installation of a headspace gas chromatography instrument"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-118794"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# Supply & Installation of a headspace gas chromatography instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-118794

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## Summary

The University of South Wales is seeking bids for the supply and installation of a headspace gas chromatography instrument, essential for analysing volatile fatty acids in bioreactor samples. This procurement falls under the goods category and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 16th May 2022. The project is part of the university's Sustainable Research Centre initiatives, collaborating with industrial partners such as TATA Steel and Welsh Water. Interested suppliers should note that the embodiment of this opportunity contributes to various ongoing projects and practical applications. The procurement method used is open, and the overarching goal focuses on enhancing research capabilities in Pontypridd, CF37 1DL.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory and analytical instruments, particularly those with a proven track record of supplying similar technological equipment to higher education institutions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with specific technical requirements and deliver timely technical support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful installation of the instrument is anticipated to foster future partnerships and further research collaborations, allowing businesses to establish a foothold in the academic sector while contributing to significant research undertakings.

## Notice

The University of South Wales Sustainable Research Centre (SERC) require a headspace gas chromatography instrument for the analysis of volatile fatty acids in bioreactor samples. The headspace method for volatile fatty acid analysis was developed in the university and is still used on a wide range of projects. The instrument will support the data collection of several pilot scale rigs, including the our UKRI IDRIC, FLEXISApp, FLEXIS, RICE and SER Cymru funded VFA Factory, working in collaboration with industrial partners including TATA Steel and Welsh Water.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118794 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 12:28 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118794
- 16 Feb 2022 at 15:32 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118794

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB388863&idx=1
  16th February 2022 - ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB388863&idx=2
  16th February 2022 - Evaluation criteria
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB388863&idx=3
  16th February 2022 - Tender Terms & Conditions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB388863&idx=4
  16th February 2022 - Net Positives

## Notice URLs

- https://www.agilent.com
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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