The Ministry of Defence has gone out to tender with a contract for Headspace Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer which will primarily be used for the analysis of VOC's in potable drinking water. with an estimated value of £372,000 including VAT.
The Environmental and Industrial Hazards (EIH) Laboratory, at the Institute of Naval Medicine (INM), is responsible for the analysis of potable water samples for all Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels in accordance with BRd 820 - Potable Water Management. It is also used for the same analysis for Naval land establishments in accordance with the Water Supply Water Quality Regulations 2016 and for Army and Royal Air Force customers in accordance with STANAG 2136, JWP 4.01 and GAI 3006. This testing is a legal Health and Safety requirement for the MoD.
The Environmental and Industrial Hazards Laboratory requires the supply of a Headspace - Gas Chromatograph- Mass Spectrometer (HS-GC-MS) System to replace the current system. The system will primarily be used for the analysis of VOC's in potable drinking water. The current method is based on USEPA Method 524.2.
This system is required to cover a lifespan of 10 years with a fully inclusive 10-year service and maintenance plan.
Current estimated start and end contract dates are 25 September 2026 to 25 September 2036. Estimated award decision date is 25 September 2026.
Deadline for submission of enquiries about the tender is 10:00am on 28 August 2026 and tender submission deadline is 10:00am on 11 September 2026.
The MoD said that in this instance, a preliminary market engagement notice was not published because the need for the requirement was only identified and developed within the last two months. Additionally, the contracting authority also has sufficient knowledge of the market and potential suppliers based on previous similar requirements and market research.
Further information is available from the MoD’s Defence Sourcing Portal, including the submission address and any special instructions.
Tenders must be submitted through the at https://contracts.mod.uk
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