# RQ0000028716 3 Mass Spectrometers DSTL

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Defence Science and Technology Laboratory](/buyers/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £250,000
- Published: 5 June 2023
- Planned start: 31 December 2023
- Planned end: 31 January 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc-650675
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e2af6d-c970-492b-b47e-92f5b116f241

## Description

SUBJECT TO FUNDING Mass Spectrometer Essential requirements: • 1-200 AMU range • Instrument PC controlled via rs232/Ethernet/USB or other physical cable connection \(i\.e\. not wifi\) • Triple filtered single quadrupole • Sub ppm resolution across all analytes of interest - to be supplied with ITT • Corrosion resistant internals - HCl is the particular corrosion problem but SO2, Cl2 and Phosgene are also problems for stainless steel\. Hastelloy or similar alloy materials will be needed for exposed components\. • Multi stream valve inlet to allow 3 or more inlets • Fast response, heated quartz inert capillary sample inlet - sufficient to display 'real time' detection • Heated transfer line\(s\) - up to 200 degrees to avoid condensation of vapours\. For DMMP, we need to avoid condensation and run "cleaning/flushing" to clear contamination of the sample line\. • PC software that can automatically output quantifiable results • PC software that can allow full calibration and easy data interpretation - generation of standard curves from calibrated gas samples e\.g\. Ethylene Oxide from which quantification of unknown samples can be made\. • License for software to be installed on at least 3 different PCs \(to cover the 3 Mass specs\) • UK based, In-house engineering support with next day call out • Mass spectral database software to automatically identify unknown chemicals • In-house customisation options to fit our needs - what capability has the supplier got to provide and support modified off the shelf items e\.g\. corrosion-resistant sample accessories? • Not exceed 80x80x80cm in size • Manufacturer suppled onsite training on delivery and set up of equipment at Dstl Porton Down Desirable requirements • 1-300 AMU range • Detection of low ppm to high percentage concentrations of analytes in < 100 ms • ≤5 ppb resolution for most analytes of interest • Automated spectral analysis to give peak identification and composition analysis • Manufacturer to provide on-site training package for a minimum of two Dstl staff upon installation of equipment • Networkable comms to allow monitoring outside of lab \(possibility to run equipment on virtual machines over network\) • Communications protocols which allow integration with other automated equipment in lab via Azeotech DAQ Factory • Multi year support contract \(>3 <5 years as part of the quote\) • Custom built trolley to allow MS to be sited under fume cupboards • License for software to be installed on at least 6 different PCs \(to cover the 3 Mass specs and 3 virtual networked machines\)

## Related contract awards

- [Feedly for Market Intelligence - 1 Year Subscription](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-ce4dd618-9117-4a09-9c0e-c0bf7afef9dc): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- [Forward Asset Service Plan \(FASP01\)](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-99492d33-8ddb-4665-84a8-7883fb4c9293): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- [Insurance Purchase](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-f0b22c6d-a6ed-4807-b3b3-99060b648091): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85c1d28-0460-4f48-a9e8-3935a92879dc-650675)