Tender

Tandem Mass Spectrometers

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

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Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking to procure two tandem mass spectrometers for developing in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 38433100 (Mass spectrometer) and biomedical equipment, will include all necessary peripherals such as autosamplers, nitrogen generators, and computer accessories. The procurement, estimated at £500,000, follows an open procedure and demands submissions by 21 February 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 26 March 2025 and conclude on 24 February 2027, covering a two-year maintenance period. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and interested parties are to express their interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of high-performance laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in biomedical instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the specified requirements and deliver comprehensive systems. Successful engagement with this contract could bolster the supplier's portfolio and enable further business expansion within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and mass spectrometry would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tandem Mass Spectrometers

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for two tandem mass spectrometers for a new service to develop in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) / therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. These should be triple quadrupole instruments each coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) hereinafter referred to as a "system". Each system should include an autosampler, nitrogen generator, ion bench (or equivalent) to house each instrument, appropriate vacuum pumps, column manager and all necessary computer/VDU/ computer-related accessories. Systems do not necessarily have to be identical but each system must satisfy the specification. both systems will be covered by a 2 year maintenance contract. All details pertaining to this procurement can be found within the tender pack. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c794dffd-6f89-4b8c-96a2-411a18c9e29a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768d5b7a-0a22-418c-841e-7ec5dbb0fae7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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