Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government Offices, Cathays Park, King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3000653000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £120
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Particle Size Analyser
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives.
We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.
The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to <0.977 measured at 0.5 Phi intervals.
The Analyser must be able to analyse for the following determinants:-
- Kurtosis
- Particle Diameter mean D(4,3) mm
- Particle Diameter median D(v,0.5) mm
- Graphic Skewness
- Sorting Coefficient
- Inclusive Mean
- Inclusive Kurtosis
The required limit of detection for the analyser is:-
- Minimum fraction - 0.02 µm
- Minimum % volume- 0.0%
- Minimum % phi – 0.0%
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Auto-Titrator Machine
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NRWAS are looking for an auto-titrator instrument that can auto-titrate and analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride. The equipment must have a robotic sampling system and have to ability to auto-titrate, analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride, and produce analytical data reports.
We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.
The equipment will be used for analysing a range of aqueous matrices such as fresh water, treated effluent, Trade to control and acid rain water. The samples will be analysed independently for Alkalinity and Fluoride to comply with the Water Framework directives, environmental directives and pollution response.
The required specification for the analysis are:-
Alkalinity
Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:-
- Surface River Water.
- Ground Water
- Treated Sewage Effluent
- Trade to Control Waters
- Acid rain.
Required limit of detection for the instrument:-
<5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Alkalinity)
<-5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Grans Plot Alkalinity).
Required range of analysis of the instrument :-
5mg/l – 250 mg/l (Alkalinity)
-5mg/l – 250 mg/l (Grans Plot Alkalinity)
N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.
Fluoride
Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:-
- Surface River Water
- Ground Water
- Treated Sewage Effluent
- Trade to Control Waters.
Required limit of detection for the instrument:-
<0.05 mg/l or better.
Required range of analysis of the instrument :-
0.05mg/l – 1mg/l
N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 September 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you have an interest in providing a bid for one or both of these instruments, feel free to email Alex Jennings (alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk) and inform us know which lot/s you’re interested in and the estimated lead time for the delivery and installation of the machine/s.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143528.
(WA Ref:143528)