--- title: "Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143528" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143528" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143528.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143528.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2024-08-06" --- # Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143528 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143528) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143528.json) ## Summary Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is currently in the planning stage for a tender concerning the purchase of a Particle Size Analyser and Auto-Titrator Machine, identified under the industry category "environmental protection". The procurement process, initiated on 6th August 2024, is intended to replace existing analytical equipment as part of NRW's asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The location for the delivery and installation of these machines is in the UKL18 region. The tender notice outlines a key future date of 2nd September 2024, when more information will be made available. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply scientific and analytical equipment. Companies that offer particle size analysers and auto-titrators with robust service and maintenance support will find this tender particularly attractive. The contract includes an immediate one-year warranty followed by a potential nine-year service and maintenance arrangement, creating a lucrative and stable business relationship. Suppliers with expertise in environmental analysis, especially those with the capability to meet detailed technical specifications and provide extended service agreements, are well-suited to compete for this procurement. ## Notice Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. ### Lot Information Particle Size Analyser NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives. We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143528 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120 | | 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 | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 6 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143528 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486492 Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine - Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143528 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-143528 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143528. 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