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Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-159499
Published by:: Swansea University
Authority ID:: AA0345
Publication date:: 16 December 2025
Deadline date:: 14 January 2026
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

The Department of Geography is seeking to purchase a Particle size and shape analyser. The system will be used to analyse the size and shape of volcanic ash particles, data of which will be used to reconstruct the scale and style of pre-historic volcanic eruptions. The particle size and shape analyser should provide accurate morphological information (e.g., size, shape, density) for volcanic ash (tephra). Accurate particle size measurements are essential for those grains between 0.1 µm – 2000 µm. The measurement using wet dispersion of particles is essential, while the measurement of dry sample is desirable. Wet dispersion data acquisition is essential with low volume samples, potentially as low as 10s of mg of sample.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Swansea University
Postal Address: Procurement, Finance Dept., Level 7 Faraday, Swansea University, Singleton Park,
Town: Swansea	Postal Code: SA2 8PP	Country: UK
For the attention of: Kath Dunseath	Telephone: +44 1792205678
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://www.swansea.ac.uk Electronic access to information: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Postal Address:
Town:	Postal Code:	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Postal Address:
Town:	Postal Code:	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Supply of a Particle Size and Shape Analyser

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

The particle size and shape analyser should provide accurate morphological information (e.g., size, shape, density) for volcanic ash (tephra). Accurate particle size measurements are essential for those grains between 0.1 µm – 2000 µm. The measurement using wet dispersion of particles is essential, while the measurement of dry sample is desirable. Wet dispersion data acquisition is essential with low volume samples, potentially as low as 10s of mg of sample.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159499

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	38000000		Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
	38300000		Measuring instruments
	38400000		Instruments for checking physical characteristics
	38434000		Analysers
	38900000		Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	1017		Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
	1018		Swansea

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

One off supply with warranty

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SU58(26)

4.3 Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
14-01-2026 Time 12:00

Estimated award date
30-01-2026

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN CY

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_122100 within the appropriate area

(WA Ref:159499)

5.2 Additional Documentation

5.3 Publication date of this notice

16-12-2025

SF 51a

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
38434000	Analysers	Detection and analysis apparatus
38400000	Instruments for checking physical characteristics	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38000000	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)	Technology and Equipment
38300000	Measuring instruments	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38900000	Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018	Swansea

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Supply of a Particle Size and Shape Analyser

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice