Tender

Provision of a liquid chromatograph high resolution mass spectrometer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of a liquid chromatograph high resolution mass spectrometer". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for mass spectrometers, with an emphasis on supporting analytical research for small molecules, proteins, and peptide analysis. The tender is in the active stage, with bids due by 23rd February 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd March 2018 and will run until 31st March 2018. Interested parties should submit their applications through a selective procurement process, which follows a restricted procedure. The project is located in Salisbury, South West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and analytical instrumentation sector. Companies that specialise in mass spectrometry equipment, software development for analytical applications, or research services related to metabolomics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The DSTL’s requirement for advanced analytical tools highlights a potential market for innovative solutions that enhance research capability in the defence and scientific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a liquid chromatograph high resolution mass spectrometer

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time of limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate. Instead of: null Read: null Place of text to be modified: Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Instead of: Read: Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises. However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information, the Authority res Dstl requires a new benchtop LC-HRMS to meet Dstl's analytical research requirements for small molecule, protein and peptide analysis. Software should support identification of unknowns, quantification of analytes and statistical analysis for metabolomic workflows. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Mass spectrometer.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cd87a23-bbce-48a9-824b-af82e598f046
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6421fb6-3b1c-4d07-a9ef-c0a77ec1c35a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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