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title: "Upgrade of LC/HDMS System for Protein Analysis"
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# Upgrade of LC/HDMS System for Protein Analysis

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-060565b3-0b0d-417e-8c6c-e41e20e48660

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## Summary

The contracting process is initiated by Public Health England, which is seeking to procure equipment for the upgrade of the LC/HDMS System for Protein Analysis. This tender, titled "Upgrade of LC/HDMS System for Protein Analysis," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on mass spectrometers. The location for the delivery of goods is specified as Chilton, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 14 February 2018. The total value of the contract is £100,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 19 February 2018 and last until 18 February 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required peripheral equipment, such as a nano-flow ionisation source and nUHPLC systems compatible with mass spectrometer technologies. Businesses with expertise in the field of proteomics and related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their market presence in the scientific research sector and contribute to advancements in health and environmental safety.

## Notice

Public Health England are seeking to procure peripheral equipment to upgrade an existing mass spectrometer at the Centre for Radiation, Chemicals and Environmental Hazards (CRCE), based in Chilton, Oxfordshire, to allow nano ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography for the purposes of proteomics research. The requirement comprises a suitable nano-flow ionisation source, an nUHPLC system, associated peripherals and data de-convolution software, all of which must be compatible with the existing Q Exactive Plus orbitrap mass spectrometer. If you are are able to meet the above requirement, please contact harry.bagnall@phe.gov.uk to obtain further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5834f513-d510-42f2-9757-0b99f9e58c6a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5834f513-d510-42f2-9757-0b99f9e58c6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5834f513-d510-42f2-9757-0b99f9e58c6a
  31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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