Procurement of an Elemental Analyzer/Gas Chromatograph-Combustion-Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (EA/GC-C-IRMS)
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Overview The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, through the National Measurement Institute (NMI), is seeking a supplier to provide an Elemental Analyzer/Gas Chromatograph-Combustion-Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (EA/GC-C-IRMS). Purpose The Chemical Reference Values (CRV) team within NMI's Chemical and Biological Branch (CBB) requires a second EA/GC-C-IRMS to maintain service continuity and support current and future reference material programs. The CRV team uses EA/GC-C-IRMS instrumentation to produce and certify high-quality reference materials for anti-doping, forensic and food provenance applications. This procurement will safeguard NMI's ability to maintain the validity of its isotopic Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) certified through World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) and Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) funding. Scope Supply of an Elemental Analyzer/Gas Chromatography-Combustion-Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (EA/GC-C-IRMS) Contractor Requirements Suppliers must respond to section 4.2, pages 30-34 of the Supplier Response Form Contract Terms and Conditions Timeframe for Delivery: June 2027 Delivery Date: 30/06/2027, or as early as applicable Instructions to Tenderers Responses must be lodged via AusTender at www.tenders.gov.au in accordance with the instructions in the Request documentation. Enquiries Contact Officer email: NMITendersChemBio@measurement.gov.au
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