Structural Investigation Services Ltd is carrying out a project to develop a new laboratory to service and grow existing work streams whilst offering an opportunity for further expansion, and is seeking quotes from suitable suppliers.
European Regional Development Fund funding is being sought to support this project.
The full specification can be found below and attached or obtained by emailing David Radley of Structural Investigation Services at david@structuralinvestigationservices.co.uk
The selection of the supplier will be based on an assessment of the following criteria:
- Price
- How you meet the specification
- Proven track record and experience
- Ongoing support
We invite applications from suppliers able to meet the scope of these requirements.
You should email your quote to David Radley of Structural Investigation Services at david@structuralinvestigationservices.co.uk by 5pm on 14th May 2022.
All suppliers who provide quotes will be informed in writing if successful or not.
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SPECIFICATION
Structural Investigation Services is carrying out a project to develop a new laboratory to service and grow existing work streams whilst offering an opportunity for further expansion and is seeking quotes from suitable suppliers.
European Regional Development Fund funding is being sought to support this project.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
We require the following products and services:
Scrubbed fume cupboard with drip cup and cold water, vacuum and chilled water flow and return.
Core drill – As required by BS EN 12504-1:2009
Compression testing machine – As required by BS EN 12504-1:2009
Scale – As required by BS EN 12504-1:2009
Callipers – As required by BS EN 12504-1:2009
Guage – As required by BS EN 12504-1:2009
Squares and gauges – As required by BS EN 12504-1:2009
Cast concrete mould – As required by BS EN 12390-1
Jaw crusher – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Hammer mill – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Chisel-edged hand tool – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Disc Grinder – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Gyratory mills – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Mechanical operated mortar and pestle – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Test sieves with apertures of 63 μm, 125 μm, 4.0 mm, 2.0 mm and 500 μm complete with the appropriate size of lid and receiver – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Permanent bar magnet – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Airtight bottles, made of glass or plastics and with a capacity of 100 mL to 500 mL – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Saw, fitted with a diamond or carborundum blade – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Device for sample reduction, e.g. a riffle box – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Vacuum desiccator – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Water pump – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Vacuum pump – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Airtight containers – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Thermogravimeter – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Carbon dioxide instruments – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Sulfide instruments – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Ammonium chloride solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Calcein (screened) indicator – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Calcium standard solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Threithanolamine solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Sodium hydroxide solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
EDTA standard solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Concentrated Hydrochloric acid – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Dilute Hydrochloric acid – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Ammonium hydroxide solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Barium chloride solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Methyl red indicator solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Polyacrlamide solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Polyethylene oxide solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Sodium carbonate solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Orthophosphoric acid – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Starch solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Potassium iodate standard solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Sodium thiosulfate solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Stannous chloride, solid – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Ammoniacal zinc sulfate solution – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Tetrachlorethylene – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Analytical balances – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Beakers – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Volumetric flasks – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Pipettes – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Burettes – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Filtration apparatus – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Magnetic and mechanical stirrers – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Ashless filter paper – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Volumetric glassware – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
250 mL polypropylene beakers – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Plastic stirring rods – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Furnace – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Container, of nickel, stainless steel or refractory material – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Boiling water/steam bath – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Desiccator – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Flame photometer – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of carbon dioxide content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of sulfur content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of calcium oxide content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of insoluble residue, soluble silica and calcium oxide – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of loss of ignition – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of sulfide – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of water combined content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of water and cement content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of cement content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of aggregate porosity – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of aggregate combined water content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of chloride content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of sulfate content – As required by BS 1881-124:2015
Apparatus for the determination of sodium oxide and potassium oxide contents – As required by BS 1881 -124:2015
Reprogramming of existing company software systems to align with new laboratory and/or provision of a new laboratory specific software – one off payment
Laboratory Manager Technical Consultancy – 6 months – Service includes provision of laboratory manual, negotiation with suppliers, project management of laboratory setup and assessment of applicants for full time laboratory roles.
SELECTION:
The selection of the supplier will be based on an assessment of the following criteria:
- Price
- How you meet the specification
- Proven track record and experience
- Ongoing support
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your written quote by email to David Radley of Structural Investigation Services at david@structuralinvestigationservices.co.uk by 5pm on 14th May 2022.
