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title: "30152 - Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QTOF)"
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# 30152 - Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QTOF)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93fc6445-6d3f-419e-98ba-c02ee226620a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, acquiring a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QTOF) for a total value of £219,300. This purchase falls under the category of laboratory and optical equipment, located in London, England. The contract period is set from 23rd October 2020 to 22nd October 2021, following an award notice published on 21st August 2020. This procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 12th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises that specialise in laboratory equipment supply or related services. Businesses well-suited for this contract should possess experience in providing sophisticated analytical instruments, particularly those focused on environmental monitoring and management. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth and establish relationships with government entities, enhancing market reach in the scientific and environmental sectors.

## Notice

The EA require the Equipment to be used in conjunction with three existing identical instruments to provide a chemicals screening service for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP's) and Emerging Contaminants. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc0c2078-1873-43bc-b05b-d9a8fd8ee5ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,300 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc0c2078-1873-43bc-b05b-d9a8fd8ee5ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc0c2078-1873-43bc-b05b-d9a8fd8ee5ff
  21st August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e559747-db9d-4026-b653-be840e3f6379
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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