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A laser ablation imaging system for ICP-MS (ESI model ImageBio 266)

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract for the procurement of a laser ablation imaging system for ICP-MS (ESI model ImageBio 266) in the category of imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The tender, identified by the CW210-LW code, was completed and involved a value of £146,730. The procurement method employed was "Other - COMPETITION WAIVER". The tender deadline was on March 31, 2022, with a contract running from April 30, 2022, to April 29, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Sheffield, England.

This procurement opportunity by Sheffield Hallam University opens avenues for businesses in the imaging equipment industry, especially those specialising in medical, dental, and veterinary equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for this tender. The award of the contract to ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, LTD provides evidence of the potential for growth and collaboration in the sector. Businesses offering innovative imaging solutions tailored for bio-medical research applications stand to gain from participating in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A laser ablation imaging system for ICP-MS (ESI model ImageBio 266)

Notice Description

LA-ICP-MSI (Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Imaging) is a powerful analytical technology that enables highly sensitive elemental and isotopic analysis and imaging to be performed directly on solid samples. This technique has only emerged recently, and we have only been able to identify three suppliers who manufacture this specific type of instrument worldwide. Our use of this system is primarily for bio-medical research (and some plant specimen work) to perform high-resolution and high-speed imaging on biological material. The ImageBio266 instrument from ESI that we selected is optimized to ablate soft biological tissue mounted on a range of glass substrates. It perfectly fits our applications as we don't need to analyse any other types of samples. The ImageBio266 does not require a continued supply of argon fluoride. Being able to maintain ArF supply is challenging in the geopolitical context with no assurance about how the situation will evolve.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1238871a-8b91-4ced-b670-4444a89cc381
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10360f9-0a37-488c-ae89-798c9526c71b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - COMPETITION WAIVER
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,730 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2022 - 29 Apr 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

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