Scope
Description
The University of Salford are seeking a cutting-edge mass spectrometry (MS) system capable of continuous, high-sensitivity qualitative analysis of gases, including H₂, CO₂, C₁, C₂ and C₂
hydrocarbons, NH₃, N₂, and O₂, generated at immersed metal electrodes in liquid environments.
The system must support direct sampling at the liquid/solid interface via a capillary inlet, with flexible positioning within the area of interest. Moreover, we require an extended warranty.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £51,820.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 1 February 2026
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Hiden Analytical
420 Europa Boulevard
Warrington
WA5 7UN
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@hiden.co.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government