Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfe-a110-716a-9f59-163df4fe2b44/ion-chromatography-system-for-lancaster-university closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ion Chromatography System for Lancaster University [Lancaster University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancaster-university) Estimated value £45,000 to £55,000 Published 30 Jul 2015 Deadline Closed 13 Aug 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 Lancaster University wishes to purchase an ion chromatography system This document has been prepared to set-out the University’s requirements and enable potential Suppliers to submit accurate proposals. Building on its reputation and existing facilities for internationally excellent research in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies, Lancaster University Engineering Department has recently been awarded a grant of £800,000 by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to support the creation of UTGARD Lab (U/Th/beta-Gamma Active process chemistry R&D facilities), a process chemistry laboratory for work on beta/gamma active fission products, uranium, thorium and low level alpha tracers. UTGARD Lab will be equipped with a range of instruments, of which this ion chromatography system is one component, for the provision of thermodynamic and kinetic data to underpin both fundamental and application driven research (including scale up) in nuclear recycle and waste management. A unique feature of UTGARD Lab is that all of the equipment to be sited in the lab will be available to external researchers for use with open source uranium, thorium, beta/gamma emitters and alpha tracers. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This procurement is being conducted as a competitive, open tender, using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be accessed at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/) This purchase supports the University’s objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/) To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/) 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/a1073ed8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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