# Public tenders

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last-updated: 2026-10-14T22:50:49.406689+00:00
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# Supply of a carbon and nitrogen analyser system

AberInnovation at Aberystwyth University seeks a one-off purchase of a carbon and nitrogen (C&N) analyser system for research, analytical testing, method development and commercial R&D in food, feed, agriculture, biotechnology, environmental and bio-economy sectors. The official Sell2Wales notice lists CPV 38434000 (analysers) and 38923000 (feed analysers), with delivery in South West Wales. It states a single-stage procedure, reference AU/2026/506/CNAS, electronic tender submission through the Postbox, and tender languages English or Welsh. The deadline is 3 November 2026 at 14:00; the notice does not state a timezone. The public notice gives no price or quantity. It lists an RFQ and vesting certificate as restricted additional documents; these were not accessed.

- Status: open
- Country: GB
- Buyer: Aberystwyth University
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-03 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT667242
- Source checked: 2026-10-14T22:50:44.818984Z

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last-updated: 2026-10-12T23:05:30.472612+00:00
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# Advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform

Aberystwyth University seeks one advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry platform for research, innovation and teaching at IBERS, including support for bioprocess analytics and product development. The estimated total and lot value is GBP 156,717 excluding VAT; the lot value including VAT is GBP 188,061. Technical criteria carry 80% and commercial criteria 20%. Offers are due 9 November 2026 at 14:00; the notice does not state a time zone.

- Status: open
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- Buyer: Aberystwyth University
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-09 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT665393
- Source checked: 2026-10-12T23:05:19.159543Z

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