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Purchase of a Mass Spectrometer with a Nanoflow Liquid Chromatography System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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13 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Mass Spectrometer with a Nanoflow Liquid Chromatography System. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is situated within Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 12th March 2025. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive tendering process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory and scientific equipment manufacturing or supply, particularly those with capabilities in mass spectrometry and chromatography systems. Large-scale businesses such as Waters Corporation, the awarded supplier, are evidently well-suited for such procurement due to their extensive resources and expertise in high-precision scientific instruments. Such opportunities can bolster business growth through large-value contracts and establish market presence in educational and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Mass Spectrometer with a Nanoflow Liquid Chromatography System

Notice Description

Purchase of a Mass Spectrometer with a Nanoflow Liquid Chromatography System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Mass Spectrometer with a Nanoflow Liquid Chromatography System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793174
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525889
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£257,499 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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