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Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2025 at 07:44

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09 Jun 2025 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Kent County Council, a public authority based in Maidstone, aimed at enhancing its Kent Scientific Services with additional laboratory equipment, has reached the award stage. The procurement, titled "Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments," falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" industry category. It involves the supply of advanced instruments such as Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometers. This direct award contract, valued at £476,300, is set to benefit from a straightforward procurement method that focuses on continuity and compatibility with existing equipment. The contract begins on 1st August 2025 and concludes at the end of that month, covering delivery to various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in mass spectrometry and chromatography technologies. Businesses capable of offering compatible and technically sophisticated instruments stand to benefit from collaborating with a well-established public sector entity like Kent County Council. By securing contracts like this, companies can expand their reach within the public sector and build long-term relationships that foster further growth and development opportunities in specialised technological fields.

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Notice Title

Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments

Notice Description

Kent Scientific Services require additional equipment, to supplement existing instruments. The equipment required is as follows: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple quadrupole 2 x High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrument with diode array and fluorescence detector Jet clean upgrade for existing LCMSQQQ (to be fitted to existing instrument)

Procurement Information

The Council requires additional instruments which are the same as, and compatible with existing provisions. A change of Supplier would result in the Council receiving goods that are different from, and incompatible with the existing equipment, which would result in significant technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. This would result in significant delays to key services undertaken by Kent Scientific Services. Please note that the Direct Award Justification of 'Extreme and Unavoidable Urgency' does NOT apply, but is selected due to a technical error using the UK5 Transparency Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030770-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£476,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.blackman@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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