This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

**Please do not respond directly to the Buyer.

Bids should be submitted through the CCS E-Sourcing Suite.

Please note the deadline for Bids is Friday 16th February 2018 at 11:00.** CEH is looking to purchase a Thermogravimetric Analyser.

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) rapidly assess the thermal stability of various components in a sample.

For soils we use it to quantify the amount of organic carbon retained in the soil.

This measurement is critical to evaluate the impact that different management approaches have on the sequestration or release of carbon by soils.

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement.

All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System.

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement.

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