Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
UK
Telephone: +44 1382308995
E-mail: procurement@abertay.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abertay.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pyrolyser wiht Autosampler - Capability Assessment
Reference number: 088-AU-ICT-2526
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The University requires the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser with autosampler, fully compatible with the existing Agilent 8860 GC system and associated polymer‑searching software.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
81 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38000000
38400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University requires the supply of an EGA/PY Pyrolyser with autosampler, fully compatible with the existing Agilent 8860 GC system and associated polymer‑searching software.
This equipment is essential for delivering newly funded research relating to microplastics analysis, enabling accurate polymer identification and mass‑based characterisation using Py‑GC/MS techniques.
The investment will enhance in‑house analytical capability, remove reliance on external laboratories, and ensure the University meets funded project timelines and methodological requirements.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
09/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823384.
(SC Ref:823384)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2026