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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666118"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-09-06"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666118

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Mass Spectrometer UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum). This project falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. Interested parties are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 12 noon on the 16th of September 2021. The purpose of the procurement is to acquire a mass spectrometer that can perform specific analyses related to plasma and ion beam deposition processes, with the potential purchase expected to take place following this initial notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and measurement technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply mass spectrometers, particularly those with experience in ultra-high vacuum environments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering sophisticated analytical instruments tailored for educational or research institutions should consider expressing their interest in this procurement exercise to leverage potential growth in the education sector.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the provision of a Mass Spectrometer UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum).The solution will be used for the below noted purposes: 1) a direct analysis of plasmas generated by electron cyclotron resonance and RF ion sources 2) a direct analysis of the sputtering plume= species sputtered from the targets during the ion beam deposition process The Contracting Authority seeks a solution that can confirm to the non-exhaustive requirements listed below: - The system must be able to measure both mass spectra at specified ion energies and ion energy distributions of selected plasma ions. - The mass spec/energy analyser much be able to detect positive and negative ions, neutrals and radicals over the range of 0-300 amu. The Contracting Authority seeks a supplier that can provide a solution iwth a minimum of 0.1 amu increment. -The system must be able to measure high-energy species of at least 1keV ([preferably up to 10keV). - The system will require a separate differential pumping unit and must be able to measure in the range of 10-5 to 10-3 mbar. - The Contracting Authority desires a solution that includes a UHV gate valve to isolate the mass spec during the deposition process. - The Contracting Authority desires a solution that includes Flange adaptors to fit in UHV chambers with different geometries. The successful supplier's offer will include the delivery of the solution to the University of Strathclyde's confirmed location in the Tender documents. Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfill the above noted requirement are asked to note their interest against this notice by the the 16th of September 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential tenderers are asked to review the high level requirement provided within this PIN and note their interest against the notice by the closing date of 12 noon on the 16th of September.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426530 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426530

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426530
  Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Mass Spectrometer - The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the provision of a Mass Spectrometer UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum).The solution will be used for the below noted purposes: 1) a direct analysis of plasmas generated by electron cyclotron resonance and RF ion sources 2) a direct analysis of the sputtering plume= species sputtered from the targets during the ion beam deposition process The Contracting Authority seeks a solution that can confirm to the non-exhaustive requirements listed below: - The system must be able to measure both mass spectra at specified ion energies and ion energy distributions of selected plasma ions. - The mass spec/energy analyser much be able to detect positive and negative ions, neutrals and radicals over the range of 0-300 amu. The Contracting Authority seeks a supplier that can provide a solution iwth a minimum of 0.1 amu increment. -The system must be able to measure high-energy species of at least 1keV ([preferably up to 10keV). - The system will require a separate differential pumping unit and must be able to measure in the range of 10-5 to 10-3 mbar. - The Contracting Authority desires a solution that includes a UHV gate valve to isolate the mass spec during the deposition process. - The Contracting Authority desires a solution that includes Flange adaptors to fit in UHV chambers with different geometries. The successful supplier's offer will include the delivery of the solution to the University of Strathclyde's confirmed location in the Tender documents. Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfill the above noted requirement are asked to note their interest against this notice by the the 16th of September 2021.

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