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title: "GC Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2935b86d-9d30-49b8-997e-62bbdc6999a9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2019-03-12"
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# GC Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2935b86d-9d30-49b8-997e-62bbdc6999a9

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is seeking to procure a high-quality gas chromatograph equipped with a single quadrupole mass spectrometer for its Department of Clinical Biochemistry. This tender, titled "GC Mass Spectrometer," falls under the medical equipment industry category and is published as an open procurement process. The tender period is set to close on 12 April 2019, while the anticipated contract start date is 30 April 2019, extending until 29 April 2024. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with proven experience in providing reliable analytical instruments suitable for hospital environments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Department of Clinical Biochemistry (University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust) requires a high quality gas chromatograph equipped with a single quadrupole mass spectrometer suitable for screening and monitoring of patients with metabolic disease. The instrument will predominantly be used for the qualitative analysis of derivatised urinary organic acids, but may also be used for the analysis of other physiological fluids. The instrument must have a demonstrable track record of performance and reliability within UK hospital specialist metabolic laboratory environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc88148-7f39-425c-a4c0-c14323d18d86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc88148-7f39-425c-a4c0-c14323d18d86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc88148-7f39-425c-a4c0-c14323d18d86
  12th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27753&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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