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Replacement Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography System & Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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04 Jul 2025 at 07:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the replacement of an "ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography system and mass spectrometer" under the award stage. The procurement, valued at £125,000, was conducted through a call-off from the LAB1029 AP Framework, specifically Lot 6, which pertains to liquid chromatographs coupled with mass spectrometers. The contract has commenced as of 4th July 2025 and will continue until 31st July 2028, focusing on the delivery in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, targeting a specific framework, with a primary category in goods, particularly chromatographs and spectrometers. Agilent Technologies UK Limited has been selected as the supplier for this contract, with the award made official on 25th June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those that can provide advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry solutions compliant with specific software requirements. Companies that are adept in delivering cutting-edge analytical equipment designed for research and industrial applications will find this tender particularly advantageous. Large-scale enterprises capable of meeting the rigorous standards and technical specifications outlined in the framework would be well-suited to position themselves competitively in similar future procurements by institutions such as the University of Southampton. The procurement highlights the institution's commitment to enhancing its research capabilities with high-quality instrumentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography System & Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

A replacement "walk up and use" bench top ultrahigh pressure liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) capability is required. The instrument must provide both electrospray ionisation and atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation capability and must be fully compliant with SpectralWorks Ltd RemoteAnalyzer(r) open access software This Framework Call-off was procured via the LAB1029 AP Framework, Lot 6 - Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a61fcbc0-2395-461f-9c4a-cfc5d3af2d03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9f7111-b2a1-418a-a4a1-6889842be851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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