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title: "Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer"
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buyer: "THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2023-09-18"
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# Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer

Buyer: THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61072417-f0f7-46ee-a650-e9702f0529b5

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is seeking to replace an older inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer with an updated model through an open procedure. The contract includes manufacture, delivery, installation, and one year of warranty/service support, with options for extension. The contract period runs from December 18, 2023, to March 26, 2024, with a tender deadline of October 18, 2023. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and falls under the goods procurement category.

This tender for an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer by The Natural History Museum presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a state-of-the-art scientific instrument. Companies specializing in manufacturing, delivery, or installation services with experience in the specified technology sector could leverage their expertise to compete effectively. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for various businesses to participate and potentially secure a valuable contract with a prestigious institution.

## Notice

The museum is seeking to replace an older inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) with an updated model which has superior sensitivity and interference removal capabilities, shorter dwell and settling times, and a larger dynamic measurement range. The initial contract shall include the manufacture, delivery, installation and one years warranty/service support, with options to extend the warranty and service support thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3d3e3e-5307-4312-9414-3ad083203848 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 26 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3d3e3e-5307-4312-9414-3ad083203848

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3d3e3e-5307-4312-9414-3ad083203848
  18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Mass-spectrometer./N2C92RY6VY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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