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title: "MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification"
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# MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification

Buyer: VACCINES MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION CENTRE (UK) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67da1d89-1ad7-479b-bd9f-127faf0a50e4

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (UK) Limited, which aimed to acquire MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification, classified under installation services of laboratory equipment. This high-value contract, amounting to £179,694.50, was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 26th October 2020, with the contract commencing on 27th October 2020 and expected to last until 31st March 2021, taking place in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in supplying high-value scientific instruments and those knowledgeable of the public sector procurement process would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thereby expanding their market presence and facilitating collaborative ventures with prestigious institutions in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Awarded via LUPC - LAB3123NW: high value laboratory equipment - Lot 9 - Molecular Spectrophotometers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31cd382-e06e-4d86-b233-7872b704de20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,694 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,694 |
| 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 | VACCINES MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION CENTRE (UK) LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31cd382-e06e-4d86-b233-7872b704de20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31cd382-e06e-4d86-b233-7872b704de20
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.vmicuk.com

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