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title: "LC-HRAM System"
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# LC-HRAM System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16c03f02-34e3-4162-9dc8-cc29d0f9d249

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for an LC-HRAM System, a Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry system, under an open procedure. The process, classified under CPV code 38000000 for laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses), culminated in the award stage. Located in Salford, England (postcode M5 4WT), the procurement is valued at £180,000 and was open to interested suppliers from 8th April 2024, with the tender period closing on 3rd May 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2027, ensuring a significant engagement period for the successful supplier. The awarded contract was given to TA Instruments - A Division of Waters Ltd for £179,991, and the official contract performance starts on 1st August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, especially those experienced in providing advanced analytical systems such as LC-HRAM. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given the suitability criteria outlined. Participating in such tenders allows businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within the public sector, build long-term relationships with academic institutions like the University of Salford, and potentially secure further opportunities for future procurement projects. Companies with robust technical solutions and competitive pricing would have been well-positioned to compete effectively in this bidding process.

## Notice

Salford University has an opportunity to purchase a Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry system (LC-HRAM system). This tender is required to see what LC-HRAM fully working system can be supplied by various vendor solutions For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb48754-31f6-40db-8e67-d0e0b15ca247 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,991 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb48754-31f6-40db-8e67-d0e0b15ca247
- 8 Apr 2024 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36332ef8-c2ee-4a4e-9931-2b86d588e578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb48754-31f6-40db-8e67-d0e0b15ca247
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36332ef8-c2ee-4a4e-9931-2b86d588e578
  8th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

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