NW2833 Scientific Services Capex Framework

A Tender Notice
by NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
5 year
Value
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Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
12 Feb 2025
Delivery
To 23 Feb 2030 (est.)
Deadline
21 Mar 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

North East England:

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Northumbrian Water Group
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Description

Northumbrian Water Limited wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years. The incumbent suppliers are Agilent Technologies, & Skalar. They were awarded a framework contract in 2021. Using information from the AMP8 capex replacement programme, prices will be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework. The framework will be split into five lots as follows: 1. Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) 2. Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) 3. Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES) 4. Flowcytometry 5. Ancillary laboratory equipment

Lot Division

1 Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)

• Systems are currently used for drinking water (DW) analysis of final and raw waters for a range of herbicides and pesticides. • Used for semi-quant analysis to identify SV unknowns • Need library for ID • Hydrogen (He alternative) to be used as carrier gas • Autosampler capacity ca 50 place • Chromatographic integration software

2 Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)

• Systems are currently used for drinking water (DW) analysis of final and surface waters for a range of herbicides and pesticides. • First system will need to achieve limits of quantification (LoQ) calculated as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations similar to existing for urons or as a minimum better than LoQ of 30% of PCV by either direct injection or via use of incorporated online enrichment for potable and surface water samples using a maximum sample volume of 5ml. Use triple quadruple technology. • Second system (yr 3) is for the analysis of pesticides with same performance requirements as above • Include automated online pre-concentration which is able to process up to 5ml sample • Autosampler capacity ca 100 place • Chromatographic integration software capable of CSV or similar format output

3 Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES)

• System capable of achieving drinking water (DW) analysis as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations of final and surface waters for a range of metals including: Cr, Ni, Ag, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd & Hg. • Achieve limits of quantification calculated as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations similar to existing methods or as a minimum better than LoQ of 30% of PCV • Autosampler capacity ca 150 place • software capable of CSV or similar format output

4 Flowcytometry

• Flow cytometer benchtop cell-analysers capable of fast flow rates. • Able to auto sample from 96 well plates or equivalent. • Must feature acoustic hydrodynamic focussing. • Equipped with a minimum of one laser at wavelength 488nm. • Fluorescence resolution performance capability of CV

5 Ancillary laboratory equipment

MICROBIOLOGY INCUBATORS Required for the controlled incubation of microbiology culture samples. AUTOCLAVES • Temp range up to 135.0°C, typically operate at 121.0°C. BOILING BATHS • Must be able to maintain a rolling boil. • Safety features such as long handles and lids are critical. • Typical volume - 30L. • Easy drainage to clean. GLASSWASHERS • Laboratory grade e.g. Miele. Domestic dishwashers are unsuitable. • Must be able to run a 60°C cycle for taste and odour glassware. • Requirement to accept an external deionised water feed may be required for a final rinse stage. • Ideally will have a Manufacturer's option of being raised for ergonomic loading and unloading. 47MM MAGNETIC FILTERS FUNNELS • Fully compatible with Cytiva (formally Pall) manifold system. • Magnetic Seal to allow easy, one-handed vacuum filtration of liquids. • 7.6cm diameter. • Polyphenylsulfone construction. • Graduated 50mL increments. • Nonsterile. • Fully Autoclavable. • #8 stopper with proper bore hole size included. • Approximately 10 per annum 150mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4247 or equivalent). • Approximately 5 per annum 300mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4242 or equivalent). LABORATORY FRIDGE & FREEZERS • Laboratory grade. OVENS • Laboratory grade.

CPV Codes

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conduced electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water e-Sourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba'. Expressions of interest from this notice must be sent to the e-mail address lewis.timmins@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of the 14th March 2025 at 13:00hrs. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed RFP is the 21st March 2025 at 13:00. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, E mail address and telephone number

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