CEFAS25-136 Gas Chromatography Tandem Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
About This Opportunity
CEFAS25-136 Gas Chromatography Tandem — supply contract awarded in United Kingdom by CEFAS. Awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd (GBP 126K, Jan 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 104,927.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Chemistry Function at the Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory requires a gas chromatography system with a triple quadrupole mass detector (GC-QqQ-MS) to replace an aging instrument. The system will support monitoring and R&D projects assessing the chemical status of the marine environment. It must analyse trace levels of small compounds (<1000 Da), including polychlorinated biphenyls PCBs, organochlorine pesticides, and brominated flame retardants in liquid extracts, and enable method development for emerging contaminants. Ex-demonstration instruments under two years old may be proposed at a reduced price. Where an ex-demonstration instrument is proposed, this must be clearly declared in the supplier's quotation.
This purchase is being conducted under the LUPC Framework Agreement: The Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB 1029 AP), Lot 3 - Gas Chromatographs with Mass Spectrometers.
Scope of requirement:
1. Technical Requirement
The requirement is for a fully automated, bench-top GC-QqQ-MS system capable of high-throughput analysis with robust performance for a wide range of sample matrices. The system must deliver high sensitivity, low detection limits, and excellent long-term stability, supporting both routine and research applications. The objective is to enhance analytical capacity, improve data quality, and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 17025). Application notes that demonstrate this type of performance should be provided.
The system must consist of the following parts:
1.1 Automated sample introduction systems consisted of:
• an autosampler for liquid sample extracts able to inject from small volume sample extracts (i.e. from 50 µL or less) equipped with a sample tray for at least 80 sample vials (2 ml, 12x32mm).
1.2 Gas Chromatograph (GC) must:
• have internal gas flows managed via electronic pressure control,
• have at least a split/splitless injection system, and optionally a PTV injector,
• be capabl. CPV: Mass spectrometer (38433100). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 3, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: CF-0602300D8d000003VQwdEAG. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About CEFAS
CEFAS has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Environment & Climate, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 8, 2026.
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This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd was awarded the contract for £125,913. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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