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Service contract for mass spectrometry instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the award stage for a service contract concerning mass spectrometry instruments. This contract includes preventative maintenance visits and breakdown cover for the device. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Waters Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The contract period began on 17 January 2025 and concluded on 22 January 2025. The project location is the Norwich Research Park in Norwich, England, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The main industry category is services, specifically related to mass spectrometers (CPV code: 38433100). Key dates include the tender period end date on 16 January 2025 and the award date on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in services for scientific equipment, such as mass spectrometry. Small businesses offering maintenance and support services can enhance their portfolio and reputation by becoming a supplier for prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia. Companies with expertise in precision instrumentation maintenance could compete effectively in similar procurement processes, supporting business growth through long-term contracts and collaboration with established academic organisations. This specific contract highlights the demand for reliable service providers in the scientific sector, offering a gateway for industry-specific businesses to expand and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service contract for mass spectrometry instrument

Notice Description

Service contract, including preventative maintenance visits and breakdown cover for mass spectrometry instrument. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37249830-0b9b-40fa-92c0-355d50d2912b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61295943-3a6c-4483-90cc-69cdff2de6de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2025 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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