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# Provision of a liquid chromatograph high resolution mass spectrometer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64fb1081-3828-4f2c-8ab2-059ec2d92da5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury conducted a tender for the provision of a liquid chromatograph high resolution mass spectrometer, with a total value of £474,999. This procurement process followed a restricted procedure and is currently at the award stage, having been finalised on 26th February 2018, with the contract period starting on 2nd March 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The mass spectrometer is classified under the goods category and is intended to support analytical research requirements involving small molecules, proteins, and peptides.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-end analytical equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced mass spectrometry solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory instrumentation and innovative analytical techniques would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes, allowing them to expand their presence in the healthcare and scientific research sectors. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate expertise in providing comprehensive analysis and software support for metabolomic workflows may find this market advantageous.

## Notice

Dstl requires a new benchtop LC-HRMS to meet Dstl's analytical research requirements for small molecule, protein and peptide analysis. Software should support identification of unknowns, quantification of analytes and statistical analysis for metabolomic workflows. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Mass spectrometer.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c4e6e1-ff2d-4fdd-ace5-e43b9bc32611 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £474,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £474,999 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c4e6e1-ff2d-4fdd-ace5-e43b9bc32611

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c4e6e1-ff2d-4fdd-ace5-e43b9bc32611
  2nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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