Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-2f5b-7200-85f6-14800474cc12/total-organic-carbon-analyser-at-lancaster-university-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Total Organic Carbon Analyser at Lancaster University - AWARD [Lancaster University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancaster-university) Estimated value £40,000 to £45,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 19 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 This document has been prepared to set-out the University’s requirements and enable potential Suppliers to submit accurate proposals. The Soils and Ecosystem Ecology Laboratory within LEC is a rapidly expanding facility that supports the research and teaching needs of approximately 20+ academic staff, PDRA’s and PhD’s, plus 20+ extra annual UG and Masters dissertation students per year. The group relies on the smooth and, as far as possible, continuous running of all essential laboratory instrumentation. A key component of the groups scientific capability is the ability to accurately, quickly and reliably measure total organic and inorganic carbon and total nitrogen in river and run-off water samples and extracted soil samples. The groups current TOC analyser is now nearly 20 years old and has been superseded by significantly more modern and reliable technology and software. In order to maintain the high standards expected of, and demanded by, a first class research facility, the Soils and Ecosystem Ecology Laboratory has been awarded funds to replace the old TOC with a new state-of-the-art TOC analyser that is capable of measuring total organic and inorganic carbon simultaneously with total nitrogen. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the instrument will be 10+ years. This purchase supports the University’s objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. This tender is subject to LU competitive procurement regulations and is being conducted electronically using Lancaster University e-tendering system, which can be found at [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/) ### European Regional Development Fund Programme The work undertaken in this tender is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014 to 2020. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/130b3306-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. 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