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Tripletof 6600 System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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01 Feb 2022 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Tripletof 6600 System," classified under the goods category as a mass spectrometer (CPV code: 38433100). This procurement was initiated under a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical requirements of the system. The contract was awarded on 20 January 2022, with a total value of £199,000, and is intended for use in the School of Biological Sciences located at Max Born Crescent, Edinburgh, UK (EH9 3BF).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in unique scientific equipment and technology solutions, particularly those with expertise in mass spectroscopy and related software development. Companies with a strong technical capability and previous experience in supplying sophisticated laboratory systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as the nature of this procurement has established a preference for suppliers delivering advanced and bespoke technologies in the education and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Tripletof 6600 System

Notice Description

This mass spectrometry system will be the first platform for ultra-high-throughput proteomics in Edinburgh. As such it will enable its users in the School of Biological Sciences to conduct proteomics experiments at a scale that was not considered possible until recently.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

Procurement Information

This particular instrument is required in order to replicate a unique set up, proven to have unique capabilities, including bespoke software and data management system; and unique speed capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0311d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002876-2022
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
£199,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20224 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Mark Eardley
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AB SCIEX

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