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UKRI-2624 LMS Mass Spectrometry

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Dec 2022 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the procurement of Mass Spectrometer systems, specifically the Waters Xevo TQ-XS platform. The contract was awarded to Waters Ltd for a value of £718,092. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with the rationale being the absence of competition for technical reasons. The award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, as Waters Ltd was the only provider capable of meeting the critical research requirements.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in supplying Mass Spectrometer systems or similar scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in developing and providing advanced technology solutions for research and innovation purposes would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The awarded contract signifies a strategic partnership between UK Research & Innovation and Waters Ltd, showcasing the potential for ongoing collaborations in the research and scientific equipment industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2624 LMS Mass Spectrometry

Notice Description

Mass Spectrometer systems, Xevo TQ-XS platform.

Procurement Information

The multi-steroid assays that are critical for the research and important for further translation and innovation have been developed on the Waters Xevo TQ-XS platform in partnership among institutes. The further development, application and translation of these assays is critically dependent on cross-validation across platforms. Therefore, LMS needs specifically the Waters platform. Waters is the only provider of equipment capable of meeting LMS requirements and considers that award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03947c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036663-2022
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
£718,092 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20223 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC LMS Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

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