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title: "Mass Spectrometer"
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# Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-081aada3-e0ce-47fd-afce-4ed6fb2b2abd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which is seeking to purchase a Mass Spectrometer valued at £700,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to scientific instruments, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 7th February 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The delivery is expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the scientific instrumentation sector or manufacturers of analytical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, given the buyer's preference for SME involvement. Companies that excel in producing high-resolution mass spectrometers and possess advanced technology compatible with the stringent requirements outlined in the tender will find this a promising avenue for business growth.

## Notice

The Mass Spectrometer must consist of three mass analyzers, the first built on quadrupole technology, the second built on linear ion trap technology, the third on Orbitrap technology. It must be capable of performing one full cycle in 500,000 resolution at m/z 200 in full scan mode. It must be capable of performing CID and HCD at any MSn stage with fragment ion detection in either Ion trap or Orbitrap and have a mass accuracy to < 3 ppm RMS, with external calibration over 24h and without any kind of mass recalibration and < 1 ppm RMS, with internal calibration. It must have an Advanced Active Beam Guide or equivalent that prevents neutrals and unwanted ions entering the quadrupole and an ion transfer tube that must be removable without breaking vacuum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f4d8ab-0553-4fc1-9581-f89e311324e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 20 Feb 2020 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f4d8ab-0553-4fc1-9581-f89e311324e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f4d8ab-0553-4fc1-9581-f89e311324e3
  20th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=472496197
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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