Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c44-480c-71cc-8e2b-4e0733f848d2/laser-ablation-sampling-system-for-icpms [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedure # Laser Ablation Sampling System for ICPMS [Durham University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-university) Estimated value £186,400 Published 1 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 27 Mar 2019 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Department of Earth Sciences wishes to purchase a 193 nm excimer laser ablation sampling system with large-format, two-volume ablation cell, for chemical characterisation of solid geological, archaeological, environmental and biological materials. Typical research activities will include quantification of trace elements in igneous minerals, melt inclusions and carbonates, which are used to answer fundamental questions related to volcanology and magmatism, and explore historic records of climatic change, respectively. The instrument will be used to analyse complex materials including rocks, minerals, soils, sediments, fossils and archaeological specimens. The instrument and all ancillary items should be fully installed and operational before 31st July 2019 (ideally earlier) and will be housed in the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University. To express an interest please go to the following website: [events.transaxions.com/service.aspx](http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx)? event=6789 Additional information: To express an interest please go to the following website: [events.transaxions.com/service.aspx](http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx)? event=6789 ## CPV classification Spectroscopy devices Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/af773da6-d47a-411d-823c-5cec4ca4e2bf) 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 ](/register) [Buyer profileDurham University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-university)[SectorMore Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals) ## More tenders like this [Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply MHRA 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7a28-7063-9b59-503b2ed9cb0e/specific-pathogen-free-eggs-spf-supply)[Procurement of Medical Rehabilitation Equipment Chemonics International, Inc. 18 days left 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a143d5-2580-701b-a37e-db60c7b3d94b/procurement-of-medical-rehabilitation-equipment)[Gas-therapy and respiratory devices – servizio DI noleggio full-service DI apparecchiature elettromedicali, comprensivo della fornitura DI accessori, materiale DI consumo E servizi connessi, destinato AI pazienti domiciliari ventilati E NON, occorrente AI servizi unificati DI protesica E integrativa dell'asst DI mantova E dell'asst PAPA giovanni xxiii DI bergamo Asst di Mantova 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fcab-72dd-a9c7-37e93f177314/italy-gas-therapy-and-respiratory-devices-servizio-di-noleggio-full-service)[Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – Fournitures de dispositifs médicaux stériles : trousses et packs à façon Centre Hospitalier de Perigueux, établissement support du GHT de Dordogne 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fdb5-73a8-9441-10fac87ee1db/france-medical-equipments-pharmaceuticals-and-personal-care-products-fourni)[Medical equipments – Deguonies drėkintuvai Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto ligoninė Kauno klinikos (PV) 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc8c-7318-a4df-18f3d2c94726/lithuania-medical-equipments-deguonies-drekintuvai)[Pharmaceutical products – Läkemedel på rekvisition Region Örebro Län 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe57-73c5-a148-ae57a94e46df/sweden-pharmaceutical-products-lakemedel-pa-rekvisition)