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Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS)

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Swansea University has issued an award notice under solicitation number 2026/S 000-095359 for the procurement of a Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS). Published on October 8, 2026, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the contract focuses on the supply of a specialized glovebox equipped with a gas purification system. The primary technical requirement for the system is to facilitate work under a strictly controlled atmosphere, maintaining oxygen and moisture levels at less than 1 ppm. This equipment is intended to support high-precision optical spectroscopy research requiring an inert environment. The procurement process was managed by Swansea University, with Kath Dunseath serving as the designated point of contact.

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Swansea University procurement of an inert-atmosphere glovebox system for optical spectroscopy research.

Agency

Swansea University

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH

Documents

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Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS) - Swansea University

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PostedOct 8

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AwardedOct 13

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AgencySwansea University

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencySwansea University

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Kath Dunseath

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Supply of glovebox with gas purification system for the work under controlled atmosphere with <1 ppm oxygen and moisture

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