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Stellar Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for obtaining a specialized Mass Spectrometer, finalising the contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific. The procurement falls under the Education industry category, with specific focus on advanced scientific equipment. Located in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75), the process included an open procedure procurement method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The key dates included the contract signing on 17th January 2025, and the announcement of the award on 30th January 2025. The procurement is part of the APUC framework, which supports universities and colleges in acquiring necessary goods and services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and development of advanced scientific instruments. Companies with expertise in mass spectrometry and related technologies are particularly well-placed to benefit from such contracts. This tender demonstrates the increasing demand for high-performance analytical equipment in academic institutions, opening avenues for suppliers to secure large and prestigious clients like the University of Edinburgh. Such partnerships foster innovation and provide a stable market for businesses specialising in cutting-edge scientific equipment.

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Notice Title

Stellar Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) requires a Mass Spectrometer (MS) that can perform MS3 and MSn for targeted analysis using simultaneous combinations of different advanced ion fragmentation technologies in the same method. These capabilities will be combined with fast polarity switching to provide enhanced productivity, alongside the alternative selectivity and particularly valuable for clinical and translational research focused on a wide range of small molecule biomarker compound classes in a wide range of sample matrices. The UoE has identified a device offered by thermo fisher that fulfils these requirements and looks to award the purchase of the equipment via the APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) framework. The Thermo Scientific Stellar Mass Spectrometer is equipped with advanced ion fragmentation capabilities, specifically referred to as Collision-Induced Dissociation (CID) and Higher-Energy Collision Dissociation (HCD), which play a central role in the targeted quantitation and analysis of small molecules. HCD provides fragmentation similar to that of all current triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, whereas the CID offered by Thermo is an orthogonal fragmentation technique that can provide alternative selectivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) requires a Mass Spectrometer (MS) that can perform MS3 and MSn for targeted analysis using simultaneous combinations of different advanced ion fragmentation technologies in the same method. These capabilities will be combined with fast polarity switching to provide enhanced productivity, alongside the alternative selectivity and particularly valuable for clinical and translational research focused on a wide range of small molecule biomarker compound classes in a wide range of sample matrices. The UoE has identified a device offered by thermo fisher that fulfils these requirements and looks to award the purchase of the equipment via the APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) framework. The Thermo Scientific Stellar Mass Spectrometer is equipped with advanced ion fragmentation capabilities, specifically referred to as Collision-Induced Dissociation (CID) and Higher-Energy Collision Dissociation (HCD), which play a central role in the targeted quantitation and analysis of small molecules. HCD provides fragmentation similar to that of all current triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, whereas the CID offered by Thermo is an orthogonal fragmentation technique that can provide alternative selectivity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789234
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.silvester@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522835
    Stellar Mass Spectrometer - The University of Edinburgh (UoE) requires a Mass Spectrometer (MS) that can perform MS3 and MSn for targeted analysis using simultaneous combinations of different advanced ion fragmentation technologies in the same method. These capabilities will be combined with fast polarity switching to provide enhanced productivity, alongside the alternative selectivity and particularly valuable for clinical and translational research focused on a wide range of small molecule biomarker compound classes in a wide range of sample matrices. The UoE has identified a device offered by thermo fisher that fulfils these requirements and looks to award the purchase of the equipment via the APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) framework. The Thermo Scientific Stellar Mass Spectrometer is equipped with advanced ion fragmentation capabilities, specifically referred to as Collision-Induced Dissociation (CID) and Higher-Energy Collision Dissociation (HCD), which play a central role in the targeted quantitation and analysis of small molecules. HCD provides fragmentation similar to that of all current triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, whereas the CID offered by Thermo is an orthogonal fragmentation technique that can provide alternative selectivity.

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