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title: "Purchase of Mass Spectrometer"
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# Purchase of Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00bb8b4a-0f33-47e5-89b8-4606ac54d229

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Mass Spectrometer, a vital piece of equipment in the biomedical sciences industry. This tender included three main lots: a state-of-the-art MS/MS system, a nanoHPLC system, and a UHPLC system. The procurement was conducted using a selective (restricted) procedure, with the tender period ending on 12th January 2022. The contract will commence on 1st March 2022 and is expected to run until 28th February 2026, with a total awarded value of approximately £779,930.22.

This opportunity to supply high-tech laboratory equipment offers significant prospects for businesses involved in scientific instrumentation and related fields. Companies that specialise in advanced scientific equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be ideally positioned to compete in this sector. The involvement of a well-known academic institution such as the University of Plymouth highlights the potential for collaboration and growth within the academia and industry nexus, emphasising the importance of innovation in fulfilling educational and research needs.

## Notice

The School of Biomedical Sciences wishes to purchase the following pieces of equipment as part of investment in its Proteomics Core laboratory. Lot 1 - A state-of-the-art MS/MS system Lot 2 - A state-of-the-art nanoHPLC system to feed into the MS/MS system Lot 3- A state-of-the-art UHPLC system to feed into the MS/MS system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a37e8f-a064-408e-89a7-3c233354aef2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £779,930 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a37e8f-a064-408e-89a7-3c233354aef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a37e8f-a064-408e-89a7-3c233354aef2
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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