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Centri GCxGC-TOF-MS system

Detection and analysis apparatus
South East (UKJ)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: University Of Reading: "Centri GCxGC-TOF-MS system". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityUniversity Of ReadingScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity Of Reading
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
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Published28 Sept 2022, 16:56 BST
Last source update28 Sept 2022, 16:56 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationDetection and analysis apparatus
Delivery area
South East (UKJ)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-035f86
What is being bought
For the purchase of Centri GCxGC-TOF-MS system for the discovery, profiling, and screening of volatile organic compounds. This equipment has been selected for the ability to allow automated HiSorb immersive extraction. Samples can be stacked and run in sequence, with detachment of probes from the robot arm allowing for the next sample extraction to begin. The robot then recollects the probe and inserts into the platform. The system allows for any injected samples to be recollected onto thermal desorption tubes, facilitating multiple analyses of the same extract. The mass spectrometer features tandem ionisation capability, which allows for generation of mass spectra profiles at two different ionisation energies simultaneously. This allows for increased confidence in compound identification and facilitates structural elucidation and isotope ratios. The entire platform is operated with ChromSpace software, allowing for integrated control of Centri automated extraction, GC injection, flow modulation, flame ionisation detection quantification, mass spectrometer operation, data processing, and statistical analysis. The University has published this Award notice following the publication of the VEAT notice and expiry of 10 calendar days and has awarded a contract to Markes International Analytical Limited.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Official notice release published
    28 Sept 2022, 16:56 BST
  2. Buyer information updated
    28 Sept 2022, 16:56 BST
  3. Status changed to complete
    17 Aug 2022, 15:09 BST
  4. Official notice release published
    17 Aug 2022, 15:09 BST
  5. Buyer information updated
    17 Aug 2022, 15:09 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    For the purchase of Centri GCxGC-TOF-MS system for the discovery, profiling, and screening of volatile organic compounds. This equipment has been selected for the ability to allow automated HiSorb immersive extraction. Samples can be stacked and run in sequence, with detachment of probes from the robot arm allowing for the next sample extraction to begin. The robot then recollects the probe and inserts into the platform. The system allows for any injected samples to be recollected onto thermal desorption tubes, facilitating multiple analyses of the same extract. The mass spectrometer features tandem ionisation capability, which allows for generation of mass spectra profiles at two different ionisation energies simultaneously. This allows for increased confidence in compound identification and facilitates structural elucidation and isotope ratios. The entire platform is operated with ChromSpace software, allowing for integrated control of Centri automated extraction, GC injection, flow modulation, flame ionisation detection quantification, mass spectrometer operation, data processing, and statistical analysis. The University has published this Award notice following the publication of the VEAT notice and expiry of 10 calendar days and has awarded a contract to Markes International Analytical Limited.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    28 Sept 2022, 16:56 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 28 Sept 2022, 00:00 BST · £317,358
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Markes International Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Centri GCxGC TOF-MS system
£317,358 · signed 28 Sept 2022, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 1 (lot 1)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

University Of Reading

Contracting authority GB-UKPRN-Higher Education
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  • University Of Reading
    buyer

    GB-UKPRN: Higher Education
    University of Reading, Reading, UKJ11, RG6 6UR
    c.milham@reading.ac.uk
    +44 1183787629

  • Markes International Limited
    supplier

    global manufacturer and supplier of specialist analytical instrumentation
    1000B Central Park, Bridgend, UKL, CF31 3RT

  • University of Reading
    reviewBody

    Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR
    procurement@reading.ac.uk
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Planning and rationale
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Procedure rationaleVEAT notice was issued and full 10 calendar days was observed prior to award. Absence for technical reasons due to the patents and requirement to have the five key features of the instrument which are 1) the immersive HiSorb sampling method, 2) robotic automation of sampling with detachment of HiSorb probes for 'stacking' extracts, 3) sample recollection onto thermal desorption (TD) tubes, 4) Tandem Ionisation (TI) of samples in the mass spectrometer, and 5) fully integrated software for instrument operation (including flow modulation) and data analysis.