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    ContractsInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer System Procurement
    Closed contract

    Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer System Procurement

    Contract value
    £237k
    Closed 28 Sept 2026

    NPL seeks qualified suppliers of advanced ICP-MS systems with collision/reaction cells, dual quadrupole filters, nanoparticle analysis capability, and high matrix tolerance for trace element detection.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 15 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £237k
    Closed 28 Sept 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 28 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £237,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      28 Sept 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 28 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.

    15 Jul 2026Today28 Sept 2026

    Brief

    NPL is seeking engagement with suppliers of advanced inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) systems for trace element analysis applications. Key technical requirements include: collision/reaction cell technology to resolve isobaric interferences; four-channel cell gas control system supporting multiple collision and reaction cell gases; dual mass filter quadrupoles with precise ± 1 amu ion selection control capability both before and after the collision/reaction cell; single particle ICP-MS functionality for nanoparticle characterization and analysis; and high matrix introduction capability accommodating solutions with up to 25% total dissolved solids. This engagement is exploratory in nature and is not an evaluation exercise. Participation in this activity will not restrict suppliers from engaging with NPL in any subsequent invitation to tender (ITT) or procurement process.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069a55

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