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title: "seaFAST instrument: SP3 System 4DX"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581410"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# seaFAST instrument: SP3 System 4DX

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581410

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the University of Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for the supply of the seaFAST instrument: SP3 System 4DX. This tender falls within the education and medical research sectors and was conducted via an open procedure. The award notification dates from 21 March 2019 and the contract is currently active, valued at £68,970. The primary delivery location is Edinburgh, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and analytical solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced equipment for laboratory use. Companies that focus on the development of automated systems for sample preparation and analysis would be particularly well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The University of Edinburgh’s scale and involvement in significant research initiatives may encourage suppliers to innovate and offer competitive solutions in the field of environmental analysis.

## Notice

The seaFAST provides automated matrix removal and preconcentration of trace metals in seawater and other complex solutions, essential prior to ICP-MS analysis, which is not currently within the analytical capabilities of the School of GeoSciences. This interface will improve sample through-put and quality data acquisition while reducing labour costs and training time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The seaFAST provides automated matrix removal and preconcentration of trace metals in seawater and other complex solutions, essential prior to ICP-MS analysis, which is not currently within the analytical capabilities of the School of GeoSciences. This interface will improve sample through-put and quality data acquisition while reducing labour costs and training time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351946 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351946

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351946
  seaFAST instrument: SP3 System 4DX - The seaFAST provides automated matrix removal and preconcentration of trace metals in seawater and other complex solutions, essential prior to ICP-MS analysis, which is not currently within the analytical capabilities of the School of GeoSciences. This interface will improve sample through-put and quality data acquisition while reducing labour costs and training time.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581410

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