High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS)

Concepts

• mass spectrometer
• cardiff
• nrw
• high performance
• two-dimensional liquid chromatograph
• time of flight quadrupole mass spectrometer
• supply of a high performance
• 2d lc qtof-ms
• lc qtof-ms.
• european union’s water framework directive

Location

NRW Analytical Service (NRWAS), 2nd Floor, Faraday Building, Singleton Campus, Swansea University, Swansea, SA2 8PP

Description

NRW is seeking to award a contract for the supply of a High Performance Two-dimensional Liquid Chromatograph with Time of Flight Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (2D LC QTOF-MS). The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. The sample extracts will be examined for a wide range of compounds to comply with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive plus other environmental directives.

Total Quantity or Scope

NRW has a statutory obligation need to analyse various organic compounds to the requirements set out in the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD); specifically achieving the prescribed environmental quality standards as listed in Directives 2008/105/EC, 2013/39 and 2015/495. Aspects of these requirements are to undertake investigative monitoring employing advanced screening techniques including LC QTOF-MS. The purpose of the requirement is to analyse various organic compounds to the requirements set out in the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD); specifically, directives 2008/105/EC, 2013/39 and 2015/495. In addition, the instrument will be used to analyse samples taken as part of NRW’s investigative monitoring program including passive sampling and pollution samples.

Renewal Options

There will be an option to extend the contract by up to a further 2 years.

CPV Codes

• 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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