Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c68-8f4b-71aa-bdea-c47caa4b0cf8/deep-digital-cornwall-provision-of-geochemical-sample-analysis-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services [University of Exeter](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-exeter) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 1 Jun 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Cornwall Resources Limited (CRL), in support of work under the Deep Digital Cornwall (DDC) project, are seeking bids from accredited laboratories for laboratory analysis work planned to take place during Q3 2021. The work is particularly focussed on tin-tungsten-copper mineralisation, which analyses are of greatest importance. Analytical services are expected to be required from June 2021 until early 2022. Bids should be based on the following criteria: • Analysis of approximately 2,500 soil samples • Price should be expressed on a cost per sample basis • Samples will each be around 1kg and will consist of moist soil with rock fragments • Preparation at the lab; o Dried and sieved to separate the selected size fraction for analysis. (this may for example be +125 - 250 µm) o Analytes should be prepared from this fraction, using sodium peroxide fusion. o Samples will be analysed via ICP-MS • Analysis will be for a minimum of 53 elements; Ag, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cs, Cu, Dy, Fr, Eu, Fee, Ga, Gd, Ge, Ho, In, K, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Pr, Rb, Re, Sb, Se, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn • Lower and upper detection limits should be stated and must be appropriate for soil samples • Sample status should preferably be trackable in real time • QA/QC protocols should be included • Turn-around time from sample receipt to delivery of results should be specified • Costs for disposal of unused portion of sample, and/or return to client should also be included • Bids should specify per-sample costings for prep and analysis and any batch costs for other items such as administration, customs, transport or storage. Read full description ## CPV classification Analysis services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/20a7fd79-393d-48a5-aad5-1b027753e3c1) 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 University of Exeter: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-exeter) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin)