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title: "Mass Spectrometer Equipment and Maintenance"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
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# Mass Spectrometer Equipment and Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17860323-c059-4718-8681-fb5684d80950

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Mass Spectrometer Equipment and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the goods category specifically for spectrometers, with the delivery location based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. The tendering process is currently active, and responses are due by 25th November 2020. The expected contract period spans seven years, commencing with the delivery of equipment in March 2021 and the maintenance agreement starting on 1st April 2022. The estimated total value of this procurement is £255,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focused on mass spectrometry and related maintenance services. Companies that can provide installation, ongoing maintenance support, and warranty services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the long-term nature of the contract, suppliers capable of ensuring high-quality performance and reliability in healthcare settings are encouraged to engage in this tender process.

## Notice

The requirement for the University Hospital of North Midlands: * 1 Mass Spectrometer Equipment (including installation) * On-going Maintenance contract The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 7 years from delivery of equipment (including 12 months warranty). The anticipated start date for the 6 year on-going maintenance agreement is 1st April 2022, with equipment delivery anticipated March 2021 (commencing warranty of 12 months). Cost will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, which includes the equipment (including the 12 months warranty) and initial 24 months of on-going maintenance, excluding extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months, including equipment (initial installation), warranty and 24 months of the on-going maintenance contract. Extension period options: +2 +1 +1 years. Total Maintenance Contract Term: 6 years (7 including 12 month warranty included from date of equipment delivery) The estimated total value for this procurement: Equipment (installation) - warranty - on-going maintenance including extension periods: PS255,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac57e79d-3ee4-4d75-9daa-aae52d6d0c45 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2020 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac57e79d-3ee4-4d75-9daa-aae52d6d0c45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac57e79d-3ee4-4d75-9daa-aae52d6d0c45
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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