Multi collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer MC-ICP MS
Buyer: University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
- Published
- 19 December 2025
- Estimated value
- £490,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ31
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 084874-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd3
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 38433100Mass spectrometer
Description
The University hereby gives notice of its intention to award a contract to Nu Instruments for the supply of a pre-owned dual-beam path MC-ICPMS (Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer). In accordance with UK procurement regulations, the University issued a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement notice to assess market availability and determine whether any suitable used instruments meeting the required technical specifications were available within the allocated budget. Following this engagement, the University received a single expression of interest from Nu Instruments, who confirmed their ability to meet the specification within the available budget. The instrument will be utilised for high-precision isotopic analysis of Hf, U-Pb, U-series, Sr, Pb, and Nd in geological samples. It must support both dry plasma and laser ablation sample introduction methods and will primarily be applied to geological and materials science research. The system will be integrated with the University's existing 193 nm and femtosecond laser systems. Minimum Technical Requirements: Dual beam path enabling bypass of the collision cell when not required. Daly detectors providing wid…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AMETEK (GB) LIMITED | £490,000 | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 084874-2025 · 19 December 2025
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