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Inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometer

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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29 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Tandem Mass Spectrometer. The procurement, classified under the industry categories of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments, and Industrial Machinery, was part of a tender initiated to purchase an Agilent 8900 ICP-MS system bundle including several components and services. The process has reached the award stage under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown." The contract, signed on 4th December 2025, was valued at £152,225 GBP and covered by UK legal framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying advanced scientific equipment and related technologies. Companies that specialise in precision instrumentation, laboratory supplies, and technical support services would find this procurement process highly relevant for expanding their market footprint. Given the complexity of the equipment and the requirement for installation and training services, businesses with strong expertise in scientific applications and after-sales support would be well-positioned to compete and collaborate with organisations like NPL Management Limited in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometer

Notice Description

Purchase of an Agilent 8900 ICP-MS bundle (Product ID G3665AA) including PC and MassHunter software, configured for advanced applications. ICP-MS system bundle with installation, introduction/training, and one-year software update/phone assistance Recirculating chiller ICP-MS checkout solutions Gas Clean Carrier Gas filter kit Tube cutter Connecting unit ORS cell gas tubing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,225 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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