--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-02-12" --- # Supply and Maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f.json) ## Summary Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the supply and maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) system, a critical tool for the Biochemical Genetics Unit to analyse clinical samples according to ISO15189:2012 standards. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th March 2022. The relevant procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their bids. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022, with a duration running until 31st March 2027, and the delivery addresses are located in Cambridge, England, postcode CB2 0QQ. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those experienced in providing analytical systems or laboratory maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender welcoming, as the procurement authority encourages participation from such businesses. Companies adept at adhering to high-quality standards and offering robust after-sales support will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, driving potential growth in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the supply and maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System. The Biochemical Genetics Unit requires a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) system to ensure reliable and robust analysis of clinical samples to ISO15189:2012 standards. The regional unit provides testing for the investigation of patients with suspected inherited metabolic disorders, and monitoring of known patients. Its current repertoire includes urine organic acid (qualitative organic acid profiling and quantitative analysis) and plasma very long chain fatty acid analyses. Urine vanillylmandelate and homovanillate analysis is also undertaken for the diagnosis and monitoring of neuroblastoma. Tender documents are available to download from the Trust's e-sourcing portal hosted by BravoSolutions (Jaggaer). Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the BravoSolutions eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login onto the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT(itt_2343) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender:- Click 'My Response' under ' ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you have any issues accessing or using the e-Tendering Portal please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk /eSourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f983c7-0937-40db-986d-bc95d33e8e48 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 0QQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Queen Edith's | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 12 Feb 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f983c7-0937-40db-986d-bc95d33e8e48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f983c7-0937-40db-986d-bc95d33e8e48 12th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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