Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Tender description

This project is for the supply of a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (TOF-ICP-MS) for the geochemistry group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. This project is for the supply of a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (TOF-ICP-MS) for the geochemistry group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing instrument capabilities (including Multi-collector ICP-MS, Sector Magnet ICP-MS and Quad ICP-MS).The requirements are for a TOF-ICP-MS instrument that will provide accurate and precise simultaneous quantitative analyses of trace and major elements in a wide range of sample matrices introduced via solution, laser ablation and other coupled devices. Sample types will include both natural materials (rocks and minerals, seawater, other natural waters, biological materials, etc.) and synthetic materials (nanoparticles, manufactured products, etc.). The system must be delivered, commissioned and successfully pass user acceptance testing by the 31 March 2021. Contract period: The University proposes to enter into a contract for 1 year plus an optional year dependent on the warranty levels offered by tenderers in their tender submission. There will be an optional 3 year extension for support and maintenance subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. The contract will be effective on signing, the initial term of the warranty will run from the date of delivery of the equipment with extensions if agreed, running from the expiry of the initial contract period, if so agreed by the University. The contract will be for a maximum of 5 years from the date of delivery. Contract value: The anticipated value of the proposed solution should be GBP 300 000.00 excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the initial contract period.