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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of ICP-MS Inclusive of 5 Years Servicing

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is inviting tenders for the "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of ICP-MS Inclusive of 5 Years Servicing." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is aimed at acquiring an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) along with necessary peripherals for Glasgow Scientific Services. Key dates include a submission deadline extended to 28th March 2025 due to a request to extend the tender return period. The procurement falls under the detection and analysis apparatus category, with the location specified as UKM82 (Glasgow, United Kingdom). The procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and provision of scientific detection and analysis apparatus. Companies that can offer comprehensive servicing packages, training, and reliable maintenance would find this tender particularly attractive. The contract includes a mandatory community benefit requirement, ensuring positive local impact. Potential suppliers should demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality machinery, provide reactive and planned preventative maintenance, and adhere to Glasgow City Council’s stringent insurance requirements, making it a lucrative opportunity for capable businesses to expand their offerings and grow their market presence.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of ICP-MS Inclusive of 5 Years Servicing

Notice Description

Glasgow Scientific Services have a requirement for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and peripherals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Scientific Services have a requirement for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and peripherals. The ICP-MS and peripherals must be capable of the simultaneous analysis of samples from varying sample matrices, including but not limited to water samples, food samples, environmental samples and consumer products. The new ICP-MS will be used primarily for the determination of metal content within various sample types, namely Food, Feed, Water, Environmental and Consumer Products. The ICP-MS and peripherals must include a minimum of 12 month fully comprehensive warranty, covering all parts, labour, travel, accommodation and any re-commissioning. After the initial 12-month warranty period, the supply of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance service contract will be required for the duration of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e630
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006639-2025
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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fraser Murray
Contact Email
fraser.murray@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412878673

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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