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Published 16 Feb 2026, 17:38 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Procurement of a Gas‑phase separation instrument

Official notice

Authority: University of South Wales (Education)

GoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery: Wales (UKL15)
Published estimate£79,167≈ £79k / year · £95,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 23 Feb 2026
Contract term 1 yrends 28 Feb 2027 · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure a gas‑phase analytical system capable of separating and detecting complex organic compounds in liquid and solid samples.

Suppliers should demonstrate a proven track record in delivering advanced analytical instrumentation of this type, along with the capability to provide high‑quality ongoing technical support and maintenance.

CPV: Chromatographs · Gas-analysis apparatus · Spectrometers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 1 yrSMEVCSEPublished value£79,167
Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 (1 yr)Value: £79,167 exc. VAT · £95,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
38432100 Gas-analysis apparatus38432200 Chromatographs38433000 Spectrometers

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 75%Price: 25%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
16 Feb 2026, 17:38 GMT
Last source update
16 Feb 2026, 17:38 GMT
Authority reference
2063
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-014053
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
ChromatographsGas-analysis apparatusSpectrometers
Delivery area
Wales (UKL15)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06556f Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Submission deadline
23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/03355474019C1F60B201 ↗

Timeline

16 Feb 2026 → 1 Mar 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published253 days ago
    16 Feb 2026, 17:38 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by246 days ago
    23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline246 days ago
    23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts241 days ago
    1 Mar 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    16 Feb 2026, 17:38 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of South Wales

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-CHC: 1140312 University of South Wales,, Pontypridd, Wales, CF37 1DLContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender