Mass spectrometer for PFAS analysis
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 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 Research 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
Auto-translated from GermanPreamble The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon GmbH (Hereon) is a non-profit research institution and one of the 18 member institutions of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers e. V. Hereon's expenses are financed 90% by the federal government (BMBF - Federal Ministry of Education and Research) and 10% by the four consortium states (Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, and Brandenburg). The statutory task of the company is to conduct research and development in a multidisciplinary network, particularly in the fields of materials research, coastal, climate, and environmental research, as well as regenerative medicine. Technical Description: Specifications for the procurement of a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled with a liquid chromatography system (LC-MS/MS) for the ultra-trace analysis of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, plastic additives, and other organic pollutants in marine environmental samples Components - Triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, including - Electrospray ionization source (positive and negative mode), optional APCI, APPI, multi-mode - Oil-free vacuum pump(s) - Liquid chromatography system, including - Binary pump for pressures of at least 1200 bar - Automatic sampler including thermostat for sample temperature control, sample tray for 2 mL sample vials - Column thermostat - Computer system including software for controlling the LC-MS/MS - Software for data acquisition and evaluation, including 3 licenses (optional 5) for offline data processing - Installation and commissioning including documentation and acceptance protocol - Including transport, unloading, and bringing in (lifting platform available) - Training of operators on-site including training materials - Optional: Two-year maintenance contract, warranty extension For later evaluation of the system, testing will be carried out with samples provided by Hereon to assess the performance of the device - Mix with reference standards, real sample from the marine environment, spiked real sample - Analysis shall be performed with A) specified measurement parameters, these will be announced in the invitation to tender, B) according to the company's expertise and experience with documentation, the evaluation will be announced in the invitation to tender - The samples will be shipped with the invitation to tender
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH
Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH has issued 102 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 46 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via service.bund.de (Germany), TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), and Vergabe Brandenburg (Germany). Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.
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Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Germany. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AB Sciex Germany GmbH. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
AB Sciex Germany GmbH was awarded the contract for €349,429. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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