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DAERA AFBI - Purchase of two LCMSMS Mass Spectrometers

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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19 Sep 2023 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute initiated a tender for the purchase of two LCMSMS Mass Spectrometers. The procurement, led by the buyer organisation, seeks services in the installation of laboratory equipment. The specific lot, titled "Lot 2 for the provision of 1 x Liquid Chromatograph – Quadrupole/High Resolution Mass Spectrometer (LC-MSMS)," with Waters Limited being the awarded contractor, valued at £310010.90.

This procurement process creates business opportunities for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, among others. Businesses in the scientific research and testing industry could compete for this tender. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with specific contract amendments for extended service support plans, enhancing potential for long-term business engagements with the buyer organisation.

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Notice Title

DAERA AFBI - Purchase of two LCMSMS Mass Spectrometers

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) to deliver two compact, bench-top, mass spectrometers. The Contract will be separated into 2 Lots with each Lot being evaluated and Awarded independently. There is no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid or be awarded. The 2 Lots are as follows: * Lot 1 - for the provision of 1 x Liquid Chromatograph - Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LC-MSMS) * Lot 2 for the provision of 1 x Liquid Chromatograph -Quadrupole/High Resolution Mass Spectrometer (LC-MSMS) Both LC-MSMSs must be supplied with a minimum of 2 years parts and labour warranty which must include replacement of faulty parts, repairs, labour and travel and software support and must be included with the cost of the purchase. Depending on the availability of further funding etc AFBI may purchase further LC-MSMS instruments during the first year following the successful Installation and Commissioning of the Spectrometer. The warranty/maintenance will run for a period of 2 years and will commence following the completion of the Installation and Commissioning. The maintenance contract may be extended annually for a further 3 periods following the initial contract period expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027675-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433000 - Spectrometers

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£911,595 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SD
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

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