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title: "Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) For OPSS"
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# Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) For OPSS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77f2e4de-eeb4-44e3-abd6-b7f497282f1f

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for a Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) for the Office for Product Safety and Standards. The contract, valued at £363,888.66, has been awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The contract period spans from 26th March 2025 to 26th March 2030. The LC-MS/MS will be utilized across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom, to meet chemical regulatory requirements and assess emerging chemical risks.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and has been tailored to encourage participation from both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specializing in scientific equipment and mass spectrometry will find this contract particularly appealing, especially those that can provide high-quality instruments and excellent after-sales service. Winning such government contracts can enhance a business's market reputation, offer long-term revenue, and open doors for future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded the contract for a Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer instrument for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) via a single supplier. In order to fully assess chemical regulatory requirements and emerging chemical risks, it is essential to introduce a new liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometer instrument (LC-MS/MS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0933b25b-be66-47a5-8ac3-20908829a03f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £363,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £363,888 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0933b25b-be66-47a5-8ac3-20908829a03f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0933b25b-be66-47a5-8ac3-20908829a03f
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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