Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bde-49c0-7355-9cc2-6057d012c785/tandem-inductively-coupled-plasma-mass-spectrometer closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tandem Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer [NPL Management Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/npl-management-limited) Estimated value £237,000 Published 18 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 15 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer with collision reaction cell technology for analysis of trace elements primarily in environmental samples. The instrument should have capability for resolving isobaric interferences via collision/reaction cell with four-channel cell gas control for a range of collision and reaction cell gases and two mass filter quadrupoles, both of which allow for ± 1 amu ion selection control pre- and post-cell. There should be capability for single particle ICP-MS for nanoparticle characterization and high matrix introduction for up to 25% total dissolved solids. ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-069a55-2026-09-18T14:55:36+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-069a55-2026-09-18T14:55:36+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile NPL Management Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/npl-management-limited) [Sector More Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Mass spectrometer – Acquisition et maintenance d'un spectromètre de masse à plasma à couplage inductif (ICPMS) couplé à une chromatographie liquide haute pression (HPLC) · Conseil Départemental Haute-Vienne · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14066-1aae-718f-a5b7-927fdbf6e1e4/france-mass-spectrometer-acquisition-et-maintenance-dun-spectrometre-de-mas) [Mass spectrometer – Induktiivselt sidestatud plasma massispektromeeter (ICP-MS) · Tallinna Tehnikaülikool · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14062-a396-72af-8dc3-e009448906f4/estonia-mass-spectrometer-induktiivselt-sidestatud-plasma-massispektromeeter) [Mass spectrometer – Suministro, transporte, instalación, configuración, formación y puesta en funcionamiento de un sistema nLC-MS/MS (espectrometría de masas) de alta resolución y última generación · Asociación Centro de Investigación Cooperativa en Biociencias-CIC bioGUNE - Asociación Centro de Investigación Cooperativa en Biociencias-CIC bioGUNE · 17 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14063-b9f4-7082-ae9b-aecd56517b70/spain-mass-spectrometer-suministro-transporte-instalacion-configuracion) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – standard and technical specifications to govern the contract for the supply and installation of an inductively coupled plasma reactive ION etching (icp-rie) system · Inl - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14061-d4e8-7241-985a-20595efef6fe/portugal-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-standa) [Mass spectrometer – Echipamente de cercetare pentru dotarea Laboratorului de radioizotopi · Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Geologie si Geoecologie Marina Geoecomar · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14068-e94f-7364-b3de-213ad58bfe40/romania-mass-spectrometer-echipamente-de-cercetare-pentru-dotarea-laboratoru) [Spectrum analyser – Acquisition, livraison, installation et mise en service d'un spectromètre de masse gaz nobles haute-sensibilité et formation associée · CNRS Délégation régionale Aquitaine · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14065-c3d0-71e5-ab51-0db99b41d6cc/france-spectrum-analyser-acquisition-livraison-installation-et-mise-en-ser)