APPENDIX 2.2
SPECIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS
Open procedure
for the
Purchase of one research grade Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (High-end)
Aarhus University
Procurement
Fuglesangs Allé 26
DK-8210 Aarhus V
Case-no. 100627
September 2015
1. Description of minimum requirements and wishes
This section holds the Contracting Authority’s specification of minimum requirements and wishes relation to the sub criteria.
In the table below the Tenderer must do the following with regard to minimum requirements (MR) and wishes (W):
– Fill in either “Yes” or “No” in the column asking ‘fulfilled? (Yes or No)
– Fill in a complete description of whether the” MR”, “W high priority” or “W” is satisfied/not satisfied where requested.
– Provide a full description of why the tendered product satisfies or does not satisfy the requirements.
The statements in the description in this Appendix 2 will be assessed in conjunction with the tender evaluation of the sub-criteria.
The assessment will focus on the degree to which the requirements are satisfied.
Tenderers are therefore urged to provide as detailed an account of each requirement as possible - simple Yes/No answers may result in a low
score.
Please note that a minimum requirement (MR) is a requirement that the Tenderer MUST satisfy in order for the tender to be taken into
consideration (need to have), whereas a “W high priority or “W” does not need to be satisfied in order for a tender to be taken into
consideration (nice to have).
The tender evaluation will take into account the extent to which preferences are satisfied.
It should be stressed that failure to satisfy a “W high priority” will be given great importance in the tender evaluation and thus considerably
lower the score.
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2. Minimum Requirements (MR) and Wishes (W)
No.
Description of the Minimum
Requirement or Wish (Orderer)
Minimum
Requirement/
Wish
MR
Additional explanation
W
Fulfilled?
(Yes/No)
Tick off
Yes
1.
GC-ICP-MS coupling and
chromatographic software
MR
Description of how the Minimum
Requirement/wish is met or reference to
the part of the offer where the description
of the fulfillment or the non-fulfillment is to
find (Tenderer)
The ICP-MS must be easily
coupled to a GC unit in a
standard ICP-MS setup i.e.
for routine analyses of
solution chemistry. The
provided software must
provide full control over the
GC autosampler. and ICPMS.
No
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
Fill in description
Include price on GC if
system is not compatible
with our current Agilent
6890N modified for GC-ICPMS coupling.
2.
Multiple nebulizer systems including:
-Babington or a similar type of nebulizer
for robust sample introduction (e.g. for
samples with high total suspended
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MR
We expect to change
nebulizers and sampling
systems between
departments due to
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
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solids).
-self-aspirating nebulizer for high
sensitivity sample introduction i.e. for
optimal detection limits when analyzing
low-concentration samples.
different sample types and
sample preparation
methods. Ease of change is
an important factor. Also,
see pt. 4 and 5 below.
Fill in description
Instrumental detection
limits in the sample
solutions must be in the
sub ng/l range to meet our
needs for accurate trace
element determination in
low-concentration samples.
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
Also, the instrument must be adaptive
to different auto sampling systems for
introduction of samples with different
volumes e.g. 6 and 15 ml sample vials.
3.
Detection limits in the sub ng/l range
for trace elements in 18 Mohm (MilliQ)
waters
MR
Fill in description
Expected real sample
detection limits using 0.4 g
sample to 100 ml digest of
sediment/biota after DS
259 (7M nitric acid digest
diluted to 100 ml): <0.1
mg/kg for Pb, Cu, Ni, Cr, As,
Zn and <0.02 mg/kg for Cd.
4.
Batch autosampler with room for at
least 200 samples/standards.
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MR
For use with robust sample
introduction system (e.g.
Babington-type nebulizer).
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
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Fill in description
5.
6.
7.
8.
High sensitivity autosampler with room
for at least 80 samples/standards
MR
Gas reaction/collision cell for
minimizing interferences (<2% oxides
and double charged ions), with multiple
gasses (hydrogen/helium).
MR
Education of at least 4 technicians and 3
academic staffs, consisting of on-site
training following installation and a
course after at least 1 month of practice
on our instrument (follow up preferably
at delivers site).
MR
LC-ICP-MS coupling and
chromatographic software
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W
For use with high sensitivity
sample introduction system
(self-aspirating-type
nebulizer).
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
A gas cell for minimizing
inferences is required as
part of the ICP-MS unless
other devices or techniques
to reduce interference on
especially As, Se and Ni is
included and proven.
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
Course should include both
software and routine
maintenance of the chosen
instrument, including
trouble shooting
The tenderer must confirm the fulfilment of
the minimum requirement and describe the
fulfilment;
The ICP-MS must be easily
coupled to a LC unit in a
standard ICP-MS setup i.e.
for routine analyses of
solution chemistry. The
provided software must
provide full control over the
LC autosampler. and ICPMS.
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
Fill in description
Fill in description
Fill in description
Fill in description
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If system is not compatible
with our current Agilent
1100 HPLC system, include
compatible HPLC system in
option 1 below
9.
Long term stability of <5 % for 200
samples or 72 hours of operation
W
Stability after internal
standard correction based
on standard solutions.
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
Fill in description
10.
11.
12.
13.
At least 9 decades of linear
concentration range.
W
Guaranteed performance and spare
parts availability for 10 years from
purchase
W
(HP)
Direct measurement of seawater (3.5%
NaCl) with detection limit of <100 ng/l
for Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Pb and <50 ng/l
for Cd, Mo, Mn. Recovery of 85-115% of
samples spiked in the µg/l range
High Resolution (R>1000, eg. Sector
field or TOF) or triple-quad capability
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W
(HP)
MR
In some sample types e.g.
samples from mining areas,
we expect concentrations
levels ranging from µg/kg
to % depending on element
based on previous results.
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
With proper maintenance,
as set forth by the
tenderer, e.g. by option 4
below
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
If extra equipment is
needed (i.e. high
suspended solid
sampler/nebulizer or
autodilutor system), what is
the extra cost is for this
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
For use in mining
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
Fill in description
Fill in description
Fill in description
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for removing and/or verifying potential
mass overlaps (Isobaric or polyatomic)
14.
15.
Capability to measure 80Se, 75As in fresh
water, seawater and biota at very low
concentrations (<=1, <=5 ng/l detection
limit respectively in water)
Capability for removing isobaric overlap
of 55Mn ,58Ni in samples from Iron Ore,
i.e. %-levels iron and sub µg/l Ni, Mn
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W
W
application and research
looking at low target mass
concentrations where
ordinary quadrupoleresolution and removal by
reaction/collision cell is not
sufficient due to high
concentrations of
interfering elements.
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
This is for total
concentrations, to establish
capabilities for research on
Se and As cycling, including
speciation (using HPLC),
and (total) measurement of
all Se isotopes should be
demonstrated.
The tenderer should confirm the fulfilment
of the wish and describe the level of
fulfilment.
Fill in description
Fill in description
Expected detection limits
for individual isotopes of
Mn, Ni in fresh and 3.5%
saltwater containing 5% Fe
at best performance
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3. Options
The Tenderer has to offer a LC-ICP-MS coupling and associated chromatographic software ( LC or HPLC)
Please fill in description.
The Tenderer must state the price for the Option separately in Appendix 1 – Bid schedule
The Tenderer has to offer a compatible Laser-ablation-ICP-MS coupling with associated software for handling transient signals
Please fill in description.
The Tenderer must state the price for the Option separately in Appendix 1 – Bid schedule
The Tenderer has to offer a compatible Flow-injection or similar coupling with associated software for handling transient signals
Please fill in description.
The Tenderer must state the price for the Option separately in Appendix 1 – Bid schedule
The Tenderer has to offer a 10 years maintenance contract of the instrument from installation date, with only minor degradation of specification if maintained
properly. It should also include priority repair service within 7 days or better from breakdown are reportedto the Tenderer
Please fill in description.
The Tenderer must state the price for the Option separately in Appendix 1 – Bid schedule
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4. Signature
Place:
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Signature:
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Date:________
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