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title: "A laser ablation imaging system for ICP-MS (ESI model ImageBio 266)"
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# A laser ablation imaging system for ICP-MS (ESI model ImageBio 266)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1238871a-8b91-4ced-b670-4444a89cc381

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract for the procurement of a laser ablation imaging system for ICP-MS (ESI model ImageBio 266) in the category of imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The tender, identified by the CW210-LW code, was completed and involved a value of £146,730. The procurement method employed was "Other - COMPETITION WAIVER". The tender deadline was on March 31, 2022, with a contract running from April 30, 2022, to April 29, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Sheffield, England.

This procurement opportunity by Sheffield Hallam University opens avenues for businesses in the imaging equipment industry, especially those specialising in medical, dental, and veterinary equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for this tender. The award of the contract to ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, LTD provides evidence of the potential for growth and collaboration in the sector. Businesses offering innovative imaging solutions tailored for bio-medical research applications stand to gain from participating in similar tenders.

## Notice

LA-ICP-MSI (Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Imaging) is a powerful analytical technology that enables highly sensitive elemental and isotopic analysis and imaging to be performed directly on solid samples. This technique has only emerged recently, and we have only been able to identify three suppliers who manufacture this specific type of instrument worldwide. Our use of this system is primarily for bio-medical research (and some plant specimen work) to perform high-resolution and high-speed imaging on biological material. The ImageBio266 instrument from ESI that we selected is optimized to ablate soft biological tissue mounted on a range of glass substrates. It perfectly fits our applications as we don't need to analyse any other types of samples. The ImageBio266 does not require a continued supply of argon fluoride. Being able to maintain ArF supply is challenging in the geopolitical context with no assurance about how the situation will evolve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10360f9-0a37-488c-ae89-798c9526c71b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - COMPETITION WAIVER |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 29 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,730 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10360f9-0a37-488c-ae89-798c9526c71b
- 16 Mar 2022 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10360f9-0a37-488c-ae89-798c9526c71b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10360f9-0a37-488c-ae89-798c9526c71b
  15th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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