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Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS) for Natural History Museum

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Award

28 Mar 2023 at 13:05

Tender

31 Jan 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum has completed the procurement process for a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS). The museum, located in London, issued this tender under an open procedure to obtain this goods contract. The accelerated procurement was necessary due to funding from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with contracts needing to be awarded by 31st March 2023.

This project presents opportunities for businesses in the science and technology industry. Companies involved in manufacturing, supply, and delivery of analytical instruments could competitively bid for this contract. With a focus on accuracy and precision in material analysis, businesses that can provide high-quality mass spectrometers and associated services will be well-suited to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS) for Natural History Museum

Notice Description

Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS) for Natural History Museum

Lot Information

Lot 1

Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS) for Natural History Museum

Options: We would be pleased to consider multiple options and configurations from each bidder to identify the supplier that best meets our award criteria. We would therefore like to encourage bidders to submit multiple configurations, options, and instruments where available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a1a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008974-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£469,823 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 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
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Stephen Crawley
Contact Email
s.crawley@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079425305

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NU INSTRUMENTS

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