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School of Earth & Environmental Science: Collision Cell Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "School of Earth & Environmental Science: Collision Cell Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer". This tender, associated with education industry needs, sought a sophisticated mass spectrometer to support the university's research initiatives. Located in St Andrews, Scotland, the project involved an open procedure for procurement, reflecting transparency and competitiveness. The procurement was under the 'goods' category, and the tender was initially active until 25 July 2025. The award stage took place, leading to the signing of the contract on 9 September 2025, with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a supplier from Hemel Hempstead, as the successful contractor.

This contract offers a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in advanced scientific instruments, especially those with expertise in mass spectrometry. Businesses with a focus on high-quality engineering design and production, as well as competitive cost structures, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. The contract award criteria heavily weighed quality over cost, indicating that companies prioritising product excellence and technological advancement would have a competitive edge. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Thermo Fisher Scientific, which succeeded in this contract, demonstrate that well-prepared smaller businesses can effectively compete in such public procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Earth & Environmental Science: Collision Cell Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The School seeks a multi-collector, collision cell, inductively coupled plasma, double focusing mass-spectrometer with magnetic sector mass analyser and pre-cell mass filter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School seeks a multi-collector, collision cell, inductively coupled plasma, double focusing mass-spectrometer with magnetic sector mass analyser and pre-cell mass filter.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539281
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,568 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 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 St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
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
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

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