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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1630 Refurbished Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1630 Refurbished Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b659930-1abf-4683-840d-0e6a733e021a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation, which has awarded a contract for the acquisition of a refurbished Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS). This award, valued at £83,330, was made following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, consistent with UK Public Contract Regulations. The contract runs from 19 August 2021 to 24 December 2021 and the item is to be delivered to the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The award date was 12 August 2021, and the notice was published on 2 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry or related technologies. Businesses that could effectively compete include large suppliers with the capability to deliver advanced instrumentation and added support services. This contract could contribute to growth by expanding market reach among research institutions and government contracts in the scientific domain.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the purchase of a high-performing Sercon Geo HS2022 dual inlet stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) with a 20-port manifold inlet. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Additional information: The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92675958-48b9-42ce-9a94-7cc45617b8ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,330 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92675958-48b9-42ce-9a94-7cc45617b8ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92675958-48b9-42ce-9a94-7cc45617b8ba
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=623070346
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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