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Tandem Mass Spectrometer

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Jan 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is procuring two tandem mass spectrometers for developing in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. The procurement falls under the mass spectrometer classification (CPV 38433100) and the general industry category of biomedical equipment. This procurement process is open and electronic submissions are accepted until 21st February 2025. The equipment will be delivered to the UK region (UKI). The contract value is estimated at £500,000, and the procurement is currently in the tender stage, which was initiated on 21st January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced biomedical equipment, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometers coupled with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). Companies capable of providing high-quality, reliable instrumentation and accompanying accessories, such as autosamplers, nitrogen generators, and vacuum pumps, are well-suited to compete. Securing this contract can enhance business reputation and open doors for future procurement opportunities with NHS trusts and other healthcare organisations.

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Notice Title

Tandem Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for two tandem mass spectrometers for a new service to develop in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) / therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. These should be triple quadrupole instruments each coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) hereinafter referred to as a "system". Each system should include an autosampler, nitrogen generator, ion bench (or equivalent) to house each instrument, appropriate vacuum pumps, column manager and all necessary computer/VDU/ computer-related accessories. Systems do not necessarily have to be identical but each system must satisfy the specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for two tandem mass spectrometers for a new service to develop in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) / therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. These should be triple quadrupole instruments each coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) hereinafter referred to as a "system". Each system should include an autosampler, nitrogen generator, ion bench (or equivalent) to house each instrument, appropriate vacuum pumps, column manager and all necessary computer/VDU/ computer-related accessories. Systems do not necessarily have to be identical but each system must satisfy the specification. Additional information: The Authority has a requirement for two tandem mass spectrometers for a new service to develop in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) / therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. These should be triple quadrupole instruments each coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) hereinafter referred to as a "system". Each system should include an autosampler, nitrogen generator, ion bench (or equivalent) to house each instrument, appropriate vacuum pumps, column manager and all necessary computer/VDU/ computer-related accessories. Systems do not necessarily have to be identical but each system must satisfy the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d50e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002035-2025
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

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Daniel Stride
Contact Email
daniel.stride@gstt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7591348871

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3JH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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