Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
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Supply of GC-HRMS System for Environmental Contaminant Analysis to Cefas

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022
Value£280,000.00
SupplierLECO Instruments UK
AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal
RegionEast of England
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 29 Mar 2023

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to LECO Instruments UK for the supply of a gas chromatograph - high resolution accurate mass spectrometric system (GC-HRMS) to maintain and enhance Cefas' capability for specialist environmental contaminants determination at trace and ultra-trace levels in the marine environment.

The system enables targeted analysis of hazardous substances such as PCBs, PAHs, PBDE flame retardants, and pesticides, as well as screening of suspect and non-target chemicals of emerging concern, including characterisation of unknown substances.

Typical sample matrices include sediments, biota, passive samplers, and oils.

The system includes an integrated option for comprehensive GC x GC capability for enhanced separation of complex mixtures, such as biotic extracts and oil hydrocarbon fingerprinting.

The contract value is AUD 280,000.

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