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title: "High Resolution Mass Spectrometer"
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# High Resolution Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e1419a5-2467-4956-aa19-c872031ad7b4

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking to procure a High Resolution Mass Spectrometer for the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, with a total contract value of £378,907.72. This procurement is classified under the CPV category of Mass spectrometer and involves the purchase of goods for quantitative proteomic applications. The tender process commenced with a deadline for submissions on 5th October 2016, and the contract period is set from 8th December 2016 to 31st January 2021. The procurement method is deemed 'Other' and the location for delivery is in the North East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those specializing in mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography systems. Companies with expertise in providing high-resolution analytical equipment and associated software solutions would be well-suited to participate in the tender process. Engaging with Durham University could also lead to future collaborations and projects within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (SBBS) at Durham University is procuring a mass spectrometer with associated liquid chromatography system for quantitative proteomic applications. The new spectrometer will be the primary analytical instrument for qualitative and quantitative analysis of protein samples from a diverse range of biological organisms and experimental protocols. The liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) equipment purchased on this tender must have the capability to do the following: carry out sensitive detection and quantitation of peptides derived from proteins by enzymatic digestion; detect and quantify protein post-translational modifications such as those described in section 6.2 of the tender document; determine the mass of intact proteins. The equipment must comprise of: a state-of-the-art high resolution/accurate mass tandem mass spectrometer, integrated nano-flow liquid chromatography (LC) system, any ancillary equipment required for their operation and computer hardware/software for instrument control and data-processing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4030e53d-2af9-44b2-b622-c431d29deb23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £378,907 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £378,907 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4030e53d-2af9-44b2-b622-c431d29deb23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4030e53d-2af9-44b2-b622-c431d29deb23
  19th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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