Multi collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer MC-ICP MS

A Contract Award Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract ()
Duration: not specified
Value: £490K

Sector: MISCELLANEOUS
Published: 30 Jan 2026
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation University Portsmouth

1 supplier

Ametek Leicester

Description

The University of Portsmouth confirms it has contracted for the supply of a pre-owned dual-beam path MC-ICPMS (Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer). This includes Supply, Delivery, Installation and warranty. The Total value of this contract is £490,000 ex vat.

Award Detail

1	Ametek (Leicester) MC-ICPMS (Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer Reference: 1 Value: £490,000

CPV Codes

None found

Legal Justification

The procurement needed a high specification ICP-MS but the University had a very limited budget. In accordance with UK procurement regulations, the University issued a UK2 on 1st December 2025. This Preliminary Market Engagement notice was used to assess market availability and determine whether any suitable/used instruments meeting the required technical specifications were available within the allocated budget. Following this engagement, the University received a single expression of interest from Nu Instruments, who confirmed their ability to meet the specification within the available budget. The instrument meet the Universities requirements and will be utilised for high-precision isotopic analysis of Hf, U-Pb, U-series, Sr, Pb, and Nd in geological samples. It must support both dry plasma and laser ablation sample introduction methods and will primarily be applied to geological and materials science research. The system will be integrated with the University's existing 193 nm and femtosecond laser systems. Minimum Technical Requirements: Dual beam path enabling bypass of the collision cell when not required. Daly detectors providing wide dynamic range for mixed isotope systems. Upgrade pathway for fast ion counters to enable single-shot analysis when available. Includes a manufacturer warranty of 36 months PA23 UK5 Notice and UK 6 Notices published on 19th December 2025 Associated people/organisations: Ametek GB (Ltd) is the Parent company of Nu Instruments Ltd. The contract is placed with Nu Instruments Ltd