Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-143528
Published by:: Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:: AA0110
Publication date:: 06 August 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: 01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

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. CPV: 38430000, 38430000, 38430000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Welsh Government Offices, Cathays Park, King Edward VII Avenue

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

Telephone: +44 3000653000

E-mail: alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

II.1.2) Main CPV code

38430000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 120.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Particle Size Analyser

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38430000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18

II.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%

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Auto-Titrator Machine

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38430000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18

II.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.

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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/09/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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 http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143528.

(WA Ref:143528)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/08/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
38430000	Detection and analysis apparatus	Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1018	Swansea

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

Coding

Commodity categories

Delivery locations

Alert region restrictions

About the buyer

Further information