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ID 5555908 - DEARA - AFBI - CSB purchase of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS).

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE

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Award

27 Feb 2025 at 13:15

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has completed a tender process for the procurement of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS). This public procurement, which falls under the Goods category, involved an open procedure as stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The induction of the new equipment is crucial for AFBI's operations, and the contract has already been awarded and signed as of 26th February 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £277,504.40 and covers the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of AFBI staff. The procurement process included two lots, and delivery is expected by 31st March 2025 in the Northern Ireland region (UKN).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers of scientific equipment, particularly those specializing in mass spectrometry technologies. Companies able to provide reliable high-precision instruments and comprehensive training services can leverage such public procurement projects to expand their operations and establish a robust presence in the research and scientific community. The successful bidder for both lots was Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment stand to benefit by exploring similar procurement opportunities in the sector to foster innovation and enhance their market footprint.

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Notice Title

ID 5555908 - DEARA - AFBI - CSB purchase of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS).

Notice Description

AFBI require a Supplier(s) for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS) both of which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2025. This tender comprises of two lots: * Lot 1 - One Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) * Lot 2 - One Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer ICP-MS

AFBI require a Supplier(s) for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS) both of which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2025. This tender comprises of two lots: * Lot 1 - One Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) * Lot 2 - One Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)

Options: Initial contract period is for 12 months from commission with 4 optional extensions of 12 months each for extended warranty.

Lot 2 - Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer GC-MS/MS

AFBI require a Supplier(s) for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of an Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty, and training of staff in the use of a Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS) both of which must be delivered on or before 31st March 2025. This tender comprises of two lots: * Lot 1 - One Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) * Lot 2 - One Gas Chromatographic Mass-Spectrometer (GC-MS/MS)

Options: Initial contract period is for 12 months from commission with 4 optional extensions of 12 months each for extended warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c792
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007395-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38433000 - Spectrometers

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£357,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£357,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£277,504 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months 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
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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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