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Supply of Chemical Imaging and Spectral Analysis System to Cefas

Awarded 02 Dec 2022

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Awarded02 Dec 2022

Value£167,467.65

SupplierAgilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionEast of England

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 3y 7mo ago4mo term

Awarded 2 Dec 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd for the provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to maintain and enhance Cefas' capability for fast screening of microplastics in environmental samples down to at least 20 µm.

The system is based on Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) combined with scanning optics, is highly automated, and does not require cooling liquids such as liquid nitrogen.

It includes an integrated particle characterisation process for size and polymer type via a built-in library database, operates in reflectance and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) modes with automatic switching, supports samples on filters of at least 25 mm diameter, and can analyse particles down to at least 20 µm.

The contract also covers a PC with Windows 10 and operating software with a full polymer library, as well as related key components such as nitrogen or air compressors.

The software offers fast method creation, spectra post-processing options, search libraries for compound identification with in-house library creation, and easy data exports including analytical spectra and library matches.

The contract value is AUD 167,467.65.

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