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title: "UPLC-MS-MS system [Liquid Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry]"
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# UPLC-MS-MS system [Liquid Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry]

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e6d4e2e-defe-4331-bcd1-adb2e8087c70

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has awarded the contract for the purchase of an UPLC-MS-MS system to Waters Limited. The tender was initiated under a mini competition scheme for Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment. The contract value is £413,840.96, with a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st December 2023 and ends on 31st March 2031, with the tender period ending on 9th October 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the goods sector, particularly in the field of mass spectrometry equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology based in Wallingford, England, served as the buying organisation. Waters Limited, a supplier from Wilmslow, Cheshire, won the contract. Relevant businesses looking to provide maintenance services for the UPLC-MS-MS system could benefit from this tender.

## Notice

Mini competition tender (Framework Agreement: Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment LAB1029 AP) LC-MS-MS system(Liquid Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry-Mass) including a one-year warranty followed by a 5-year maintenance contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c1eae2-820f-4657-842f-92d6a8f6bccf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £413,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £413,840 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c1eae2-820f-4657-842f-92d6a8f6bccf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c1eae2-820f-4657-842f-92d6a8f6bccf
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f81097a-2825-4e38-b78e-5dbeb7529a5e

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

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