Scope
Description
Supply of an automated imaging infrared analyser for the rapid and accurate characterisation of microplastics and degraded microplastics isolated from groundwater's, river waters marine sediments, urban soils.
Total value (estimated)
- £254,000 excluding VAT
- £304,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 November 2025, 9:00am
Tender submission deadline
19 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Schedule (Appendix B) | Q 05.01 (a) Price Schedule |
Price | 40.00% |
| Q 06.03 Technical / Quality | Proposed Equipment - System & Control (Highly Desirable) |
Quality | 35.00% |
| Q 06.04 Technical / Quality | Proposed Equipment - Aftercare & Maintenance (Highly Desirable) |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Q 06.05 Technical / Quality | Social Value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
not required
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: NERC Procurement
Telephone: +441793442000
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government