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Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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20 Feb 2020 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which is seeking to purchase a Mass Spectrometer valued at £700,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to scientific instruments, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 7th February 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The delivery is expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the scientific instrumentation sector or manufacturers of analytical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, given the buyer's preference for SME involvement. Companies that excel in producing high-resolution mass spectrometers and possess advanced technology compatible with the stringent requirements outlined in the tender will find this a promising avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Mass Spectrometer must consist of three mass analyzers, the first built on quadrupole technology, the second built on linear ion trap technology, the third on Orbitrap technology. It must be capable of performing one full cycle in 500,000 resolution at m/z 200 in full scan mode. It must be capable of performing CID and HCD at any MSn stage with fragment ion detection in either Ion trap or Orbitrap and have a mass accuracy to < 3 ppm RMS, with external calibration over 24h and without any kind of mass recalibration and < 1 ppm RMS, with internal calibration. It must have an Advanced Active Beam Guide or equivalent that prevents neutrals and unwanted ions entering the quadrupole and an ion transfer tube that must be removable without breaking vacuum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-081aada3-e0ce-47fd-afce-4ed6fb2b2abd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f4d8ab-0553-4fc1-9581-f89e311324e3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angelique.borsboom@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+447429334777

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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