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title: "CEFAS: The provision of a gas chromatography tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometer system"
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# CEFAS: The provision of a gas chromatography tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometer system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17eeaf1a-3daa-4610-bca9-ae5cee1d7549

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation has completed a procurement process for a gas chromatography tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometer system, essential for environmental sample analysis. This contract, worth £145,000, is classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 38433100. The tender process was conducted via an open procedure, with the bidding phase concluding on 28th January 2017. The contract period commenced on 2nd February 2017 and will extend until 31st March 2017. The specifications for delivery specify that the equipment will be based in Lowestoft, located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation industry, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovative analytical technologies would be well-suited to compete, especially considering the requirement for high-performance analytical systems in environmental testing. Additionally, businesses that can deliver efficient and reliable services in line with fiscal and quality parameters set by Cefas will find potential for growth through similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Chemistry Function at the Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory has a requirement for a gas chromatography system with a triple quadrupole mass detector (GC-QqQ-MS) for the analysis of environmental samples. The system will be capable of analysing small compounds (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0af477-9e65-4325-8cc1-ddf5de9b971d |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 07:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0af477-9e65-4325-8cc1-ddf5de9b971d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0af477-9e65-4325-8cc1-ddf5de9b971d
  2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237381475
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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