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University of York

Automated Workflow System

Laboratory EquipmentCPV 38000000
Value£80k
Deadline1 Sept 2025
Published6 Aug 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 6 Aug 2025ClosedCloses 1 Sept 2025
Who to contact
procurement@york.ac.uk

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£80ktotal contract value
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this tender£0£588k

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The brief

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of an automated workflow system.

The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA).

The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample.

The primary objectives are to improve process consistency, maximise instrument efficiency, and minimise manual handling, sample loss, and the risk of cross-contamination.

Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The system is to provide derivatisation

The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA).

02

The system should enable sample derivatisation

The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample.

03

Scope is to include the supply, delivery

Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058224
Stage
tender · Open
Source
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Buyer ref
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