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title: "Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Two Identical Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectometry System"
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buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Two Identical Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectometry System

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20160b73-798d-478f-8097-60f7f9444ab9

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking bids for the "Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Two Identical Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectometry System". This contract, categorised under biomedical equipment, has a total value of £700,000 and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 18th October 2018 and runs until 17th October 2023. This tender was competitively procured through an open procedure above the threshold and the tender period concluded on 17th October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in biomedical equipment manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those specialising in chromatography and mass spectrometry systems. Companies that can provide advanced analytical equipment and ongoing support services will find this procurement an ideal platform to expand their business. Furthermore, suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate the capability to maintain high precision and compliance with healthcare standards, as the equipment will be used in NHS facilities.

## Notice

Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is a joint venture between Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Health, Royal Berkshire and the Royal Surrey County Hospital, NHS Foundation Trusts. BSPS have an on-going requirement for the supply and maintenance of two identical Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Systems to include the following assays; * Immunosuppressant (tacrolimus, cyclosporine, sirolimus) * 5-HIAA * Catechol amines and metanephrines (urines and plasma) * Steroid hormones (androstenedione, 17- hydroxyprogesterone, female testosterone, DHEAS, dihydrotestosterone) * Insulin, proinsulin, C-peptide, IGF1 and IGF2 * Sulphonylurea screens (urine and serum) * Drugs of abuse Additional information: 1.Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the e-Sourcing Portal: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec479361-048f-47d8-8cc4-ce800d6dc502 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2018 - 17 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WEXHAM |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL2 4HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Electoral ward | Wexham Court |
| Westminster constituency | Slough |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec479361-048f-47d8-8cc4-ce800d6dc502
- 4 Apr 2019 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcc7a7f-493e-448c-9d94-5537a402f503
- 14 Aug 2018 at 13:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379a388d-9cb1-4283-920b-745d8acac62f
- 2 Jun 2017 at 10:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379a388d-9cb1-4283-920b-745d8acac62f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec479361-048f-47d8-8cc4-ce800d6dc502
  4th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcc7a7f-493e-448c-9d94-5537a402f503
  4th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379a388d-9cb1-4283-920b-745d8acac62f
  14th August 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
  E-tendering Portal
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:100194-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:100194-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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