CEFAS25-135 Benchtop carbon analyser.

CEFAS · awarded 29 January 2026

Who

Buyer	CEFAS Lowestoft
Supplier	Elementar UK Ltd
Category	goods
Classification	Gas-analysis apparatus CPV 38432100
Notice published	2 February 2026

What it is for

1. Technical Requirement 1.1 The instrument must include an autosampler for automated sample handling. 1.2 Suppliers will provide evidence of the instrument's performance range, ideally using marine sediment samples to demonstrate suitability. 1.3 The analysis process will be efficient and cost-effective; please include supporting evidence of throughput and operational costs. 1.4 The instrument will be compatible with other equipment, such as an Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS), where possible. 1.5 The instrument must be capable of performing Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and Residual Oxidisable Carbon (ROC) analyses as a minimum. 1.6 The instrument's maximum dimensions must not exceed 800 mm (W) x 600 mm (D) x 1200 mm (H). 1.7 The instrument's maximum weight must not exceed 85 kg. 1.8 Suppliers must state all gases required for operation, such as nitrogen, oxygen, or synthetic air. There should be no requirement for helium gas. 1.9 The instrument should be supplied with reusable crucibles. 2. Environmental Considerations 2.1 Unit will have a low power consumption. 2.2 Unit will be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. 2.3 Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible, packaging is to be re-used or recycled. 2.4 Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems 3.1 The instrument software must be fully compatible with Windows 11. 4. Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment 4.1 The instrument will be compatible with the existing Windows 11 PC and…

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