Supply of a Particle Size and Shape Analyser

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  "date": "2025-12-16T14:01:31Z",
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    "description": "The Department of Geography is seeking to purchase a Particle size and shape analyser. The system will be used to analyse the size and shape of volcanic ash particles, data of which will be used to reconstruct the scale and style of pre-historic volcanic eruptions.The particle size and shape analyser should provide accurate morphological information (e.g., size, shape, density) for volcanic ash (tephra). Accurate particle size measurements are essential for those grains between 0.1 \u00c2\u00b5m \u00e2\u0080\u0093 2000 \u00c2\u00b5m. The measurement using wet dispersion of particles is essential, while the measurement of dry sample is desirable. Wet dispersion data acquisition is essential with low volume samples, potentially as low as 10s of mg of sample.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159499\n\nThis procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_122100 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:159499)",
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    "title": "Supply of a Particle Size and Shape Analyser"
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