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A Mass Spectrometry platform for High Resolution MALDI imaging, metabolomics and proteomics

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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29 Jul 2024 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has concluded the procurement process for a mass spectrometer platform aimed at high-resolution MALDI imaging, metabolomics, and proteomics, benefitting its School of Biosciences. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on mass spectrometers classified by CPV code 38433100. The tender, identified as 4192/DM/24, took place through a selective procurement method within a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £1,498,790, was finalised on 29 July 2024, with the supply and commission period extending from 29 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. Delivery is to the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those capable of advanced imaging and chromatography solutions. SMEs and VCSEs can particularly benefit from engaging in such high-value contracts. Companies focused on innovation in biological research instruments are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The contract awarded to Bruker UK Ltd., a large-scale supplier, suggests that successful bids would likely come from entities with significant expertise and resources in the scientific instrumentation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Mass Spectrometry platform for High Resolution MALDI imaging, metabolomics and proteomics

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences is looking to procure a mass spectrometer capable of high-resolution MALDI imaging and liquid and nano chromatography. The equipment will need to be supplied, installed, and commissioned on-site at the School of Biosciences. The instrumentation should be suitable for MALDI imaging at a spatial resolution down to 5um and also for high throughput quantitative analysis of complex mixtures of proteins/peptides and metabolites. The equipment will be used to facilitate research into a wide variety of biological applications with one of the main applications being single cell resolution MALDI imaging.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5e8d4f9-7978-4013-bd74-595fa3118535
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0617ced2-0939-4229-af7f-96373f450d21
Current Stage
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,498,790 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,498,790 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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