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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for high-resolution collision cell multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (CC-MC-ICPMS) equipment, valued at £250,000. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical specifications of the required equipment. This procurement falls under the education sector and was conducted in St Andrews, Scotland. The contract was signed on 5 June 2019, following a minimum 10-day standstill period for debriefing any unsuccessful tenderers.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for specialised suppliers in scientific equipment and instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in high-resolution mass spectrometry. Businesses that are equipped to manufacture or supply similar technologies and those that can demonstrate capabilities to meet unique technical requirements will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Given the specific needs of the University of St Andrews, businesses that can offer bespoke solutions and support services within the educational sector should consider exploring further opportunities in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences: High Resolution CC-MC-ICPMS

Notice Description

High Resolution Collision Cell MC-ICPMS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Resolution Collision Cell MC-ICPMS comprising: Dual Path Pre-Transfer Lens System Analyzer Faraday Collectors Pseudo High Resolutions System Plasma Source Enhanced Interface Pumping Enhanced Sensitivity Interface Vacuum System Electronics Water Cooling System Software Computer System Training and Warranty

Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier/piece of equipment. Additionally the instrument can be housed within existing facilities with no extra infrastructure requiremens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586440
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
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
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nu Instruments Ltd

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