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title: "27149 Supply and Maintenance of Liquid & Gas Triple Quadrupole Spectrometers"
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# 27149 Supply and Maintenance of Liquid & Gas Triple Quadrupole Spectrometers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fc5be06-fce0-463a-898c-f2beae68ea70

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, conducted a procurement process titled "27149 Supply and Maintenance of Liquid & Gas Triple Quadrupole Spectrometers." This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and is based in London, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender stage has reached completion as of 4th February 2020, marking the contract's award date. The contract, valued at £1,762,494.24, has a duration extending from 4th February 2020 to 6th February 2024, with potential additional purchases expected over this period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering Liquid and Gas Chromatograph Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers, along with maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract seeks innovative contractors who can demonstrate proactive solutions. The scope includes not only the initial deliveries but also potential follow-up orders from other Defra organisations, making it an appealing prospect for qualified providers looking to grow their operations in this sector.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is seeking to find proactive and innovative Contractor(s) for provision of Liquid Chromatograph Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (LCQQQ) and Gas Chromatograph Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers (GCQQQ). The requirements have been divided into two (2) Lots (detailed in Part 3 of this ITT) as the instruments are recognised to be different. The Authority expects to purchase one (1) GCQQQ for delivery by 31/3/2020 and one (1) LCQQQ for delivery between April 2020 and March 2021. The Contract(s) will be in place for a period of four (4) years' from award of Contract, during which the Authority expects to purchase a further three (3) LCQQQ and three (3) GCQQQ). In addition, the Contract(s) will be available for use by other Defra organisations, up to the value specified in the OJEU Contract Notice. Future spend is not guaranteed and will be dependent on budget available during each financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fb862-f608-4c9c-98fa-558c6e8f866d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,762,494 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,762,494 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD. T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fb862-f608-4c9c-98fa-558c6e8f866d
- 17 Feb 2020 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fb862-f608-4c9c-98fa-558c6e8f866d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fb862-f608-4c9c-98fa-558c6e8f866d
  8th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ca3e13e-1985-4f98-9d8e-868133cb975d
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89f32ed1-b1b1-4c59-ab38-af3194d5fa13
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8a6520a-33f1-496f-8300-6e660e83dfd4
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d33e007f-35ea-47b4-aa52-3289dff9729a
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Redacted Contract Documents

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