✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 8 Oct 2026, 12:56.
Opportunity overview
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University is an internationally recognised centre for research, innovation and teaching in industrial biotechnology, biorefining, precision fermentation, biomaterials, agricultural biotechnology and sustainable manufacturing.
The University has recently invested in advanced bioprocess development infrastructure including Getinge Livit Flex bioreactor systems and associated digital bioprocessing platforms. The University now seeks to procure an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform to support integrated process analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration activities.
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095100-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Aberystwyth University is inviting tenders to supply an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform for IBERS, supporting bioprocess analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation able to supply an advanced analytical platform in Aberystwyth, Wales.
Key points identified
Required supplyAdvanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platformEvidence: The University now seeks to procure an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform.
Intended useIntegrated process analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaborationEvidence: ...to support integrated process analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration activities.
Supplier eligibility requirementsUnknownEvidence: No selection or eligibility criteria are provided in the supplied notice data.
94% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Aberystwyth University is inviting tenders to supply an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform for IBERS, supporting bioprocess analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation able to supply an advanced analytical platform in Aberystwyth, Wales.
Key deliverables
Advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform
Supply supporting integrated process analytics and product development
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Required supply
99% confidence
Advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform
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The University now seeks to procure an advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform.
Intended use
97% confidence
Integrated process analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration
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...to support integrated process analytics, product development, commercialisation and industrial collaboration activities.
Supplier eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown
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No selection or eligibility criteria are provided in the supplied notice data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
96% confidence
Up to GBP 156,717
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Lot 1 value amount: 156717 GBP; process value maximum: 156717 GBP.
Contract duration
99% confidence
Unknown
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Contract start and end dates are not provided.
Delivery
Delivery location
90% confidence
UKL14, Wales, United Kingdom
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Delivery location region: UKL14, country: United Kingdom.
Specific delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown
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No delivery date or implementation timetable is provided.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open
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Display status: open; source status: active.
Procedure
99% confidence
Below-threshold open competition
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Procurement method details: Below threshold - open competition.
Tender submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026, 14:00 UTC
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Submission deadline: 2026-11-09T14:00:00+00:00.
Lots
95% confidence
One active lot
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Lot 1 is listed as active; no separate lot title or description is supplied.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Technical specification detail
99% confidence
Unknown
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The supplied notice describes an advanced GC-MS platform but contains no detailed performance, configuration, installation, training, warranty or servicing specification.
Submission requirements
99% confidence
Unknown
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No tender response instructions, evaluation criteria or selection requirements are included in the supplied data.
Delivery and acceptance requirements
99% confidence
Unknown
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No delivery schedule, installation requirements or acceptance criteria are provided.
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