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Purchase, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training and Warranty of Compact Mass Spectrophotometer

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

13 Mar 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and warranty of a Compact Mass Spectrophotometer. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," excluding glasses (CPV code 38000000), and involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process stage is "Award," with the contract awarded to Waters Limited. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the purchase falling outside the scope of the directive. Key dates include the contract signing on 6th February 2025, with the procurement being finalised on 13th March 2025. The contract is valued at £107,586 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instruments, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive training and warranty services. Such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility in the scientific and educational sectors. Businesses with expertise in mass spectrometry equipment and those experienced in working with educational institutions will find this opportunity particularly suitable for demonstrating their capabilities and securing long-term institutional clients.

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Notice Title

Purchase, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training and Warranty of Compact Mass Spectrophotometer

Notice Description

The requirement is for supply, delivery, installation and warranty of a Compact Mass Spectrometer, to include full on-site training of a minimum of 5 members of staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for supply, delivery, installation and warranty of a Compact Mass Spectrometer, to include full on-site training of a minimum of 5 members of staff.

Procurement Information

Below threshold procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eca7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009184-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,586 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Anna
Contact Email
anna.simmons@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

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