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title: "Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer"
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# Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b78b6e8-cbdd-4668-a982-64bfbd71ccc9

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking suppliers for a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (TOF-ICP-MS) through an open procurement process. This procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £300,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 7 August 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 24 August 2020 and running for one year, with the possibility of a further extension. The equipment will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, located in Southampton, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in providing advanced analytical instruments and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, as they may find this procurement aligns with their capabilities. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet technical specifications and support requirements, as the successful tenderer will also have the option to provide maintenance and support beyond the initial contract term.

## Notice

This project is for the supply of a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (TOF-ICP-MS) for the Geochemistry Group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing instrument capabilities (including Multi-collector ICP-MS, Sector Magnet ICP-MS and Quad ICP-MS).The requirements are for a TOF-ICP-MS instrument that will provide accurate and precise simultaneous quantitative analyses of trace and major elements in a wide range of sample matrices introduced via solution, laser ablation and other coupled devices. Sample types will include both natural materials (rocks and minerals, seawater, other natural waters, biological materials, etc.) and synthetic materials (nanoparticles, manufactured products, etc.) The system must be delivered, commissioned and successfully pass user acceptance testing by the 31st March 2021. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 1 year plus an optional year dependant on the warranty levels offered by tenderers in their Tender submission. There will be an optional 3 year extension for support and maintenance subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 1. Log in 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e73c13-a14d-46bd-8db1-11d786d4217c |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2020 - 28 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NU INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e73c13-a14d-46bd-8db1-11d786d4217c
- 8 Jul 2020 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faee748a-8b63-464c-8401-152e2f6810b3
- 3 Jul 2020 at 17:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faee748a-8b63-464c-8401-152e2f6810b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e73c13-a14d-46bd-8db1-11d786d4217c
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faee748a-8b63-464c-8401-152e2f6810b3
  8th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://intendhost.co.uk/

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