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School of Earth & Environmental Science: Collision Cell Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:05

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has recently concluded a procurement process for a sophisticated piece of scientific equipment, specifically a collision cell multi-collector inductively coupled mass spectrometer, for its School of Earth & Environmental Science. The contract, with a value of £585,568.66, was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific, a noted supplier in the field. This goods procurement was conducted via an open procedure, conforming to the EU's legal framework. Although the tender stage is now complete, the procurement process involved significant interest, as managed through the University's electronic eTendering System, InTend. This process included a tender period that closed on 25 July 2025 and a subsequent award conveyed on 9 September 2025.

This tender exemplifies several lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in highly technical scientific instruments. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying mass spectrometers or related devices stand to benefit significantly from similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on quality and innovation may find rich opportunities in this sector. Given the procurement's emphasis on a 75% quality criterion, businesses that provide cutting-edge technology along with competitive pricing are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders with the University of St Andrews and other educational institutions looking to expand their research capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Earth & Environmental Science: Collision Cell Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The School seeks a multi-collector, collision cell, inductively coupled plasma, double focusing mass-spectrometer with magnetic sector mass analyser and pre-cell mass filter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School seeks a multi-collector, collision cell, inductively coupled plasma, double focusing mass-spectrometer with magnetic sector mass analyser and pre-cell mass filter. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056821-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,568 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Further Information

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