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SC21088 - Purchase of Scientific Equipment

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2021 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "SC21088 - Purchase of Scientific Equipment", is managed by Kent County Council in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is complete and was conducted through a limited method due to the technical nature of the equipment required, which includes various high-performance liquid chromatography instruments. The contract was signed on 19 October 2021, and the equipment is intended for use within Kent Scientific Services, located in the UKJ4 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that offer liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies. Given the highly technical specifications involved, companies with expertise in advanced scientific instruments and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the contracting authority, Kent County Council, could also provide valuable insights into future procurement opportunities in related sectors.

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Notice Title

SC21088 - Purchase of Scientific Equipment

Notice Description

Kent Scientific Services currently has funding available to spend on a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer triple quadrupole, as gas chromatography mass spectrometer single quadrupole, a high-performance liquid chromatography instrument with diode array detector and a high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer with diode array detector and fluorescence detector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 32 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (b) (ii) this allows the procedure to be used where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The purchase of the equipment is highly technical and the use of any other technology would result in significant changes and costs to the overall service.

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 32 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (b) (ii) this allows the procedure to be used where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The purchase of the equipment is highly technical and the use of any other technology would result in significant changes and costs to the overall service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f7ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028734-2021
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
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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