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Purchase of Tandem Mass Spectrometer (TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+) and Associated Maintenance

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

01 Mar 2021 at 16:56

Award

16 Feb 2021 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, which operates on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, seeking to acquire a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ tandem mass spectrometer with an associated maintenance plan. This tender falls within the goods category and is classified under mass spectrometers (CPV code: 38433100). The procurement method adopted is limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating that the purchasing authority directly contacted suppliers. The contract, valued at £324,573.23, was signed on 1st March 2021, and the delivery location is the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in mass spectrometry equipment and related maintenance services. Businesses that have experience in providing high-tech laboratory instruments, particularly in the field of healthcare and diagnostics, would be well-positioned to compete in such processes. The capabilities required for the mass spectrometer, including advanced automated sampling and continuous operation, suggest that suppliers with innovative technology solutions and a strong service support infrastructure could thrive within this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Tandem Mass Spectrometer (TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+) and Associated Maintenance

Notice Description

Cardiff & Value UHB are looking to purchase a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ from AB Sciex, the value is inclusive of 3 years maintenance post 12 months warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff & Vale UHB intends to purchase a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ system to improve and increase the performance of a multitude of assays including plasma/ urine metadrenalines and 17-hydroxy Progesterone in serum, saliva and bloodspots, unattended autosampling and continuous running of samples in a 24 hour period. This equipment will be compatible with existing AB Sciex platforms. The purchase will include associated maintenance service plan.

Procurement Information

There is a requirement for a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer fitted with an interchangeable ionisation source. It must have a liquid chromatography unit with an automated sample introduction. The instrument must be able to perform a multitude of assays including plasma/ urine metadrenalines and 17-hydroxy Progesterone in serum, saliva and bloodspots. Unattended autosampling and continuous running of samples in a 24 hour period should be possible. A computer system should be supplied capable of running the tandem mass spectrometer and sampling system, as well as analysing the mass spectral data to produce results in a reportable format.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02937c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004060-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£324,573 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nia.price@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AB SCIEX UK LIMITED (OPERATING AS SCIEX

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