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title: "School of Chemistry: Refinery Gas Analysers and GC x GC"
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# School of Chemistry: Refinery Gas Analysers and GC x GC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749126

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed a procurement process for the School of Chemistry project titled "Refinery Gas Analysers and GC x GC". The University, located in Guardbridge, UK, sought to establish the fundamental science component of a new Power-to-Liquids facility at its Eden campus. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a focus on goods in the Education industry category. The tender, valued at £162,566.63, was awarded to JSB UK and Ireland Ltd on February 7, 2024.

This tender by the University of St Andrews presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and analytical instruments to engage in projects related to advanced scientific research and facility development. Companies offering solutions for gas analysis, chromatography, and maintenance services may find this tender suitable for business growth and collaboration with educational institutions.

## Notice

The core objective of the project this equipment will facilitate is to establish the fundamental science component of a new Power-to-Liquids facility at the University of St Andrews' Eden campus. To achieve this, we seek to procure via this Procurement exercise: (i) 2 x Refinery gas analysers (RGA) that provide a complete solution for the separation of mixtures of various hydrocarbons, permanent gases, and sulfur compounds. The RGAs will be integrated with 2 reactor units for continuous in-line analysis of reactor tail gas. (ii) 2-Dimensional Gas Chromatograph that enables detailed analysis of complex liquid product mixtures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirements All items are considered as a single package 1.1. 2 x Refinery Gas Analysers The RGAs will be used to determine catalyst performance through continuous in-line analysis of tail gas on each reactor unit. The following specifications are required: - Simultaneous detection of hydrocarbons (up to C14), permanent gases, and hydrogen with a single injection. - Heat traced up to point of injection. The RGA's will be used for hot tail gas analysis with heating tracing (180 C) up to the reactor sampling point. - Flameout detection and automatic reignition - Workstation and software 1.2. 2D GC The 2D GC will be employed for detailed analysis of complex liquid product mixtures. The following specifications are required: - Quantitative analysis of complex hydrocarbon mixtures containing alkanes, alkenes and oxygenates up to C100. For reference, the work reported by Partington et al, Journal of Analytical Science and Technology (2020) 11:42, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40543-020-00235-5, gives a good overview of product slates likely to be encountered. We anticipate a high degree of branched hydrocarbons, which will further complicate product separation. - Mass spec detection - Workstation and software 1.3. Sustained Operation Costs for servicing and maintenance contracts for 4 years beyond the warranty period shall be provided and will cover: - Annual preventive maintenance visit. - Access to telephone and email support during office hours. - Service visits (travel and labour). - Service parts. Expected response time from receiving the enquiry should also be included. 1.4. Documentation System documentation will be delivered in the following form; - 1 x Paper Copy - 1 x Electronic Copy (USB-Stick) The documentation shall include, but not be limited to; - Calibration reports and certificates where applicable - Functional test reports - User manual(s) - UKCA marking & documentation - Training at customer site - Delivery under Incoterms 2010 DAP, St Andrews University, UK Please see tender documents for full details.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504251 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,566 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JSB UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504251
- 3 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491854

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV491854&idx=1
  3rd November 2023 - Portal Supplier Registration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491854
  School of Chemistry: Refinery Gas Analysers and GC x GC - The core objective of the project this equipment will facilitate is to establish the fundamental science component of a new Power-to-Liquids facility at the University of St Andrews' Eden campus. To achieve this, we seek to procure via this Procurement exercise: (i) 2 x Refinery gas analysers (RGA) that provide a complete solution for the separation of mixtures of various hydrocarbons, permanent gases, and sulfur compounds. The RGAs will be integrated with 2 reactor units for continuous in-line analysis of reactor tail gas. (ii) 2-Dimensional Gas Chromatograph that enables detailed analysis of complex liquid product mixtures.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504251
  School of Chemistry: Refinery Gas Analysers and GC x GC - The core objective of the project this equipment will facilitate is to establish the fundamental science component of a new Power-to-Liquids facility at the University of St Andrews' Eden campus. To achieve this, we seek to procure via this Procurement exercise: (i) 2 x Refinery gas analysers (RGA) that provide a complete solution for the separation of mixtures of various hydrocarbons, permanent gases, and sulfur compounds. The RGAs will be integrated with 2 reactor units for continuous in-line analysis of reactor tail gas. (ii) 2-Dimensional Gas Chromatograph that enables detailed analysis of complex liquid product mixtures.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749126
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40543-020-00235-5
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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