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title: "Service contract for mass spectrometry instrument"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Service contract for mass spectrometry instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37249830-0b9b-40fa-92c0-355d50d2912b

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed the award stage for a service contract concerning mass spectrometry instruments. This contract includes preventative maintenance visits and breakdown cover for the device. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Waters Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The contract period began on 17 January 2025 and concluded on 22 January 2025. The project location is the Norwich Research Park in Norwich, England, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The main industry category is services, specifically related to mass spectrometers (CPV code: 38433100). Key dates include the tender period end date on 16 January 2025 and the award date on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in services for scientific equipment, such as mass spectrometry. Small businesses offering maintenance and support services can enhance their portfolio and reputation by becoming a supplier for prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia. Companies with expertise in precision instrumentation maintenance could compete effectively in similar procurement processes, supporting business growth through long-term contracts and collaboration with established academic organisations. This specific contract highlights the demand for reliable service providers in the scientific sector, offering a gateway for industry-specific businesses to expand and strengthen their market presence.

## Notice

Service contract, including preventative maintenance visits and breakdown cover for mass spectrometry instrument. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61295943-3a6c-4483-90cc-69cdff2de6de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| 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

- 17 Mar 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61295943-3a6c-4483-90cc-69cdff2de6de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61295943-3a6c-4483-90cc-69cdff2de6de
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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