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title: "Supply of a Gas Chromatography-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometer"
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# Supply of a Gas Chromatography-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a929334-78d1-4046-b542-d9b8d29e9cd4

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently involved in the procurement process for the supply of a Gas Chromatography-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometer. This open procurement aims to enhance the university's capabilities in complex mixture analysis and metabolomics studies. The value of the contract is approximately £450,000, with the tender period having closed on 22 June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 23 July 2018 and will last until 22 July 2022, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the instrumentation and scientific equipment sectors to engage with a prominent higher education institution. Companies specialising in mass spectrometry and related technologies, particularly SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete, given the technical specifications required for the project. Engaging with the University of Bristol could also lead to further collaborations and projects in academia and research, promoting long-term business growth and visibility within the sector.

## Notice

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer capable of complex mixture analysis and accurate mass determination to be used for structural elucidation, highly selective target compound analysis and metabolomics studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f3e35-9977-4293-9052-a96258fc5c3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2018 - 28 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,927 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f3e35-9977-4293-9052-a96258fc5c3d
- 1 Jun 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8261e87-e5db-433a-b745-b1508fac0df0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f3e35-9977-4293-9052-a96258fc5c3d
  5th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8261e87-e5db-433a-b745-b1508fac0df0
  1st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  All documents are available at:

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