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Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, headquartered at Charles Stewart House in Edinburgh, has successfully concluded the procurement process for acquiring a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) system. This tender was executed under the tag "award" and "contract," marking the procurement stage as completed with the awarding of the contract on 19 March 2026. The initiative was part of the Discovery Research Platform for Hidden Cell Biology within the School of Biological Sciences and aimed to enhance their scientific infrastructure through capital equipment funds from the College of Science and Engineering. Thermo Fisher Scientific, located in Loughborough, was awarded the contract, valued at £832,176.99, to supply the required equipment. This open procedure was classified under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting laboratories involved in proteomics and chromatography equipment.

This contracting opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for suppliers dealing in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry and chromatography technologies. Large enterprises like Thermo Fisher Scientific were particularly well-suited for this tender, indicating a preference for suppliers with significant capacity to deliver high-value equipment. With such a substantial contract value, businesses in the science and engineering sectors can expand their market presence and product offerings through similar procurement opportunities by engaging with educational institutions that seek cutting-edge research tools. Suppliers interested in similar opportunities might focus on regions like Edinburgh, where research infrastructure investment is prominent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Proteomics Core Unit within the Discovery Research Platform for Hidden Cell Biology (DRP-HCB), based at the School of Biological Sciences, has received College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Capital Equipment funds to acquire a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Proteomics Core Unit within the Discovery Research Platform for Hidden Cell Biology (DRP-HCB), based at the School of Biological Sciences, has received College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Capital Equipment funds to acquire a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552211
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
£832,176 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 SCIENTIFC

Further Information

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