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14 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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21 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is seeking to procure the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) inclusive of a five-year servicing contract. This procurement falls within the goods category and specifically targets scientific equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following the recent deadline extension to 28 March 2025 for tender submissions. The equipment will be utilised by Glasgow Scientific Services, located in Glasgow (UKM82 region), with key dates including the tender submission deadline and subsequent bid opening on 24 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation and servicing. Companies with experience in providing ICP-MS systems and associated maintenance services will find this contract particularly suitable. The open procurement method allows broad participation, enabling diverse suppliers to compete. The comprehensive warranty and maintenance requirements ensure long-term business engagement. Ideal bidders are those possessing robust financial capacity and demonstrable expertise in similar past projects. This contract also necessitates various insurance coverage, making it suitable for established firms with solid compliance and operational standards.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of ICP-MS Inclusive of 5 Years Servicing

Notice Description

Glasgow Scientific Services have a requirement for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and peripherals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Scientific Services have a requirement for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and peripherals. The ICP-MS and peripherals must be capable of the simultaneous analysis of samples from varying sample matrices, including but not limited to water samples, food samples, environmental samples and consumer products. The new ICP-MS will be used primarily for the determination of metal content within various sample types, namely Food, Feed, Water, Environmental and Consumer Products. The ICP-MS and peripherals must include a minimum of 12 month fully comprehensive warranty, covering all parts, labour, travel, accommodation and any re-commissioning. After the initial 12-month warranty period, the supply of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance service contract will be required for the duration of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788149
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526059
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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