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Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is seeking tenders for the "National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment," aimed at providing essential laboratory equipment for UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other Scottish public-sector organisations. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage and was initiated on 31 August 2018. The tender covers various lots, including mass spectrometers and gas chromatographs, totalling an estimated value of £60 million. Suppliers are required to deliver equipment to multiple locations across the UK as per the specifications outlined in the tender documents.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities for both small and large suppliers in the scientific equipment industry, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry and chromatography technologies. Companies with experience in providing laboratory equipment, technical support, and servicing will be particularly well-suited for participation. Additionally, businesses able to supply related consumables and accessories may find additional avenues for growth through this contract.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment

Notice Description

1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into eight separate lots; mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas chromatography with mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry, forthcoming systems and modular/ combined systems, accessories and consumables and equipment servicing.

Lot Information

Mass Spectrometers

Including, but not limited to stand alone mass spectrometers (MS); inductively-coupled mass spectrometers (ICP-MS); capillary electrophoresis mass spectrometers (CE-MS); and other interfaces which are neither solely gas chromatography nor liquid chromatography.

Gas Chromatographs

Including, but not limited to: For example, Flameionisation, Electron capture detector and other detectors which are not specifically Mass Spectrometers.

Gas Chromatographs with Mass Spectrometers

Including, but not limited to: For example, Time of Flight (ToF); Quadropole (QMS) and other Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry equipment.

Liquid Chromatographs

Including, but not limited to: For example, Ultraviolet fluorescence and other detectors which are neither Gas Chromatography or Mass Spectrometry.

Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers

Including, but not limited to: Matrix assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI), ION trap and other Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry equipment.

Forthcoming Systems and Modular/Combined Systems

Any forthcoming technology which falls under the heading of Mass Spectrometry or Chromatography falls into this lot; as do any systems/interfaces/detectors made from a combination not mentioned in any of the other lots

Related Consumables and Accessories

Any consumables or accessories which are specific to any of the equipment featured in any of the other lots in this Framework Agreement.

Equipment Servicing

Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of standard equipment out with the agreed warranty period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329969
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

AB SCIEX UK Limited (operating as SCIEX)

Advion Ltd.

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Bruker UK Limited

Elementar UK Ltd

GE Healthcare

Gilson Scientific Ltd.

JASCO UK LIMITED

Leco Instruments

PerkinElmer LAS (UK) Ltd.

Sercon Ltd

Shimadzu UK Ltd

Sigma Aldrich

VWR International Ltd

Waters Ltd

bioMerieux UK Limited

thermo fisher scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329969
    National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment - 1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into eight separate lots; mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas chromatography with mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry, forthcoming systems and modular/ combined systems, accessories and consumables and equipment servicing.

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