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Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) For OPSS

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for a Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) for the Office for Product Safety and Standards. The contract, valued at £363,888.66, has been awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The contract period spans from 26th March 2025 to 26th March 2030. The LC-MS/MS will be utilized across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom, to meet chemical regulatory requirements and assess emerging chemical risks.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and has been tailored to encourage participation from both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specializing in scientific equipment and mass spectrometry will find this contract particularly appealing, especially those that can provide high-quality instruments and excellent after-sales service. Winning such government contracts can enhance a business's market reputation, offer long-term revenue, and open doors for future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) For OPSS

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded the contract for a Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer instrument for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) via a single supplier. In order to fully assess chemical regulatory requirements and emerging chemical risks, it is essential to introduce a new liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometer instrument (LC-MS/MS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77f2e4de-eeb4-44e3-abd6-b7f497282f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0933b25b-be66-47a5-8ac3-20908829a03f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£363,888 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,888 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIMADZU

Further Information

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