--- title: "A matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source compatible with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer or a standalone MALDI imaging instrument and a MALDI sample preparation robot, Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2020-03-06" --- # A matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source compatible with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer or a standalone MALDI imaging instrument and a MALDI sample preparation robot, Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05b3cda9-4fa5-4d6c-9823-cb15587ab187.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently conducting an open tender (PROC JG ITT/1195) for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced mass spectrometry equipment, including a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source, a standalone MALDI imaging instrument, and a MALDI sample preparation robot. The procurement is classified under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 April 2020, with the contract period commencing on 4 May 2020 and concluding on 3 May 2024. The estimated value of this procurement is £190,000, with a minimum value of £175,000 and the delivery expectation primarily targeted at Nottingham, UK. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation and laboratory services. Firms that offer advanced technological solutions in mass spectrometry, imaging instrumentation, or automated sample preparation are well-suited to compete in this tender. The involvement of EPSRC funding emphasises the quality and potential impact of the procurement, positioning it as attractive for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the academic and research sectors. ## Notice Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of: Lot 1a - a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (AP-MALDI) ion source compatible with coupling to an Orbitrap Q-Exactive mass spectrometer. Or Lot 1b - a standalone MALDI imaging instrument Plus Lot 2 - a MALDI sample preparation robot for automated matrix application sample preparation. This instrumentation will expand the mass spectrometry imaging capabilities of the Centre for Analytical Bioscience and will offer complementary data to secondary ionisation mass spectrometry (SIMS) imaging available at the nano and micro scale Research Centre (nmRC). This equipment will be supported by EPSRC equipment funding. Additional information: The scope of this tender is for the Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source compatible with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer or a standalone MALDI imaging instrument and a MALDI sample preparation robot Please refer and respond to the full specification in Part B - Technical (Non-Price) for the Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of: Lot 1a - a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (AP-MALDI) ion source compatible with coupling to an Orbitrap Q-Exactive mass spectrometer. Or Lot 1b - a standalone MALDI imaging instrument Plus Lot 2 - a MALDI sample preparation robot for automated matrix application sample preparation. This instrumentation will expand the mass spectrometry imaging capabilities of the Centre for Analytical Bioscience and will offer complementary data to secondary ionisation mass spectrometry (SIMS) imaging available at the nano and micro scale Research Centre (nmRC). This equipment will be supported by EPSRC equipment funding. This ITT documentation reference PROC JG ITT/1195 should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding tender - Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e222f85-81dd-4e05-8d7f-7b7d921aec02 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 3 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics ## Release History - 6 Mar 2020 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e222f85-81dd-4e05-8d7f-7b7d921aec02 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e222f85-81dd-4e05-8d7f-7b7d921aec02 6th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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