Tender

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, UK, has initiated a tender process for the purchase of an Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer. The museum aims to replace an older model with enhanced capabilities, including superior sensitivity and interference removal. The contract includes manufacturing, delivery, installation, and one year of warranty/service support, with options for extension. The tender deadline is set for 18th October 2023, with a bid validity period until 18th January 2024.

This public procurement opportunity offers potential for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying goods to the museum sector. Businesses capable of providing advanced scientific instruments and services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, allowing interested suppliers to submit proposals electronically or in writing. The selection of tenderers will be based on the criteria outlined in the tender documents, providing equal opportunities for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer

Notice Description

The museum is seeking to replace an older inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) with an updated model which has superior sensitivity and interference removal capabilities, shorter dwell and settling times, and a larger dynamic measurement range. The initial contract shall include the manufacture, delivery, installation and one years warranty/service support, with options to extend the warranty and service support thereafter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The museum is seeking to replace an older inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) with an updated model which has superior sensitivity and interference removal capabilities, shorter dwell and settling times, and a larger dynamic measurement range.

Renewal: Following award the mass spectrometer shall be manufactured, delivered and installed by 26th march 2024. The initial award shall also include warranty/service support for a further year. Options for extended warranty/service support/end of life disposal shall be allowed for for a further nine number twelve month periods beyond this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040182
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027452-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 26 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gemma.pearson@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079425416

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
Not specified

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

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