Service & Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap ID-X Tribrid Mass Spectrometer

Notice Information

Get alerts for notices like these

Notice Title

Notice Description

Northumbria University has procured a 3-year service and maintenance contract for the Orbitrap ID-X Tribrid Mass Spectrometer to support the analytical capabilities of the NU-OMICS facility. This specialized mass spectrometry platform is critical for continuous, high-performance, and high-precision molecular characterization, small molecule analysis, and advanced untargeted metabolomics research. The service agreement ensures the optimal operational uptime, preventative maintenance, and high-reliability calibration of vital instrument parameters--including precise mass accuracy, multi-stage fragmentation efficiency, and ultra-high-resolution data acquisition layers--allowing researchers to maintain data consistency and support advanced multi-omics research across the full duration of the monitoring and testing cycles. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the selected provider is the sole supplier capable of maintaining this highly specialized instrumentation. No viable commercial competition exists, as only the OEM can provide the mandatory technical compliance, certified proprietary components, and factory-trained engineering expertise necessary to meet the precise scientific specifications and safeguard the existing research infrastructure.

Notice Details

Get alerts for notices like these

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba7d
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058692-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 50 - Repair and maintenance services
CPV Codes: 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £127,961 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 14 Jun 2026 - 13 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Get alerts for notices like these

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode: NE1 8ST
Post Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3): TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward: Monument
Westminster Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058692-2026
22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba7d-2026-06-22T17:09:36+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-22T17:09:36+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba7d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNBP-4638-XHJP",
            "name": "Northumbria University",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNBP-4638-XHJP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pandon Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "locality": "Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "postalCode": "NE1 8ST",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Laura Rizaeva",
                "email": "laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "0191 227 4303"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQNM-6125-XPWL",
            "name": "THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQNM-6125-XPWL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Stafford House, Boundary Way",
                "locality": "Hemel Hempstead",
                "postalCode": "HP2 7GE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Camilla Osterby",
                "email": "Unity.Contracts.UK@thermofisher.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PNBP-4638-XHJP",
        "name": "Northumbria University"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba7d",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Service & Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap ID-X Tribrid Mass Spectrometer",
        "description": "Northumbria University has procured a 3-year service and maintenance contract for the Orbitrap ID-X Tribrid Mass Spectrometer to support the analytical capabilities of the NU-OMICS facility. This specialized mass spectrometry platform is critical for continuous, high-performance, and high-precision molecular characterization, small molecule analysis, and advanced untargeted metabolomics research. The service agreement ensures the optimal operational uptime, preventative maintenance, and high-reliability calibration of vital instrument parameters--including precise mass accuracy, multi-stage fragmentation efficiency, and ultra-high-resolution data acquisition layers--allowing researchers to maintain data consistency and support advanced multi-omics research across the full duration of the monitoring and testing cycles. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the selected provider is the sole supplier capable of maintaining this highly specialized instrumentation. No viable commercial competition exists, as only the OEM can provide the mandatory technical compliance, certified proprietary components, and factory-trained engineering expertise necessary to meet the precise scientific specifications and safeguard the existing research infrastructure.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PQNM-6125-XPWL",
                    "name": "THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50410000",
                            "description": "Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-04-13T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 127961.4,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-11T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "058692-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058692-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-22T17:09:36+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}