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# Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/isotope-ratio-mass-spectrometer-ocds-h6vhtk-046dc9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Exeter: "Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer". Published status: active. Published Value: £150,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Jul 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Exeter](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-exeter-urn-133817)
- **Published Value:** £150,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 July 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Mass spectrometer
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/isotope-ratio-mass-spectrometer-ocds-h6vhtk-046dc9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-046dc9`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/isotope-ratio-mass-spectrometer-ocds-h6vhtk-046dc9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D82415%26B%3DEXETER)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/isotope-ratio-mass-spectrometer-ocds-h6vhtk-046dc9#participate

## Description
The geography department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for an Isotope-ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS), capable of analysing a wide range of environmental samples for stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen.
The instrument needs to be able to work with samples containing very different concentrations and ratios of these key elements, and to be able to analyse both solid and aqueous samples. A particular focus is expected on the analysis of plant and soil samples, including extractions of dissolved organic and inorganic carbon from soils. The instrument should also be able to support paleo-environmental analysis of different materials and compounds.
The solution should include a minimum of 12-months warranty, and a minimum of two-years’ service and maintenance plan following the end of the warranty period.
More information on our technical requirements are provided within the tender documents.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 38433100
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £150,000
- **Description:** The geography department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for an Isotope-ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS), capable of analysing a wide range of environmental samples for stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen.
The instrum...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F017510-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-06-05T16:19:11.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T07:52:25.851Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-046dc9