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title: "Analytical Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) System"
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# Analytical Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) System

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a127091c-59eb-489a-874b-08ad8a2697b8

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is in the process of procuring an Analytical Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) System to replace outdated equipment that has surpassed its operational lifespan. Classified under the industry category of research and scientific technical simulators, this tender falls within the procurement stage of 'Award' as of 2nd May 2025. Located in Salisbury, England, the procurement value is set at £98,574.17 GBP. This competitive quotation below threshold was initiated with a limited procurement method. The contract began on 1st May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st July 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation and analytical equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing modern and efficient scientific solutions are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Companies capable of offering advanced technological innovations in the scientific field may find further opportunities to expand their footprint within the public sector, enhancing their business growth and credibility in the industry.

## Notice

Synthetic Chemistry needs fit for purpose Analytical instrumentation to replace aging and time-expired equipment. The current LC-MS, which is a key analytical and purification capability, is out-dated and has experienced increasing failure rate. It is in need of modernising as a part of developing Synthetic Chemistry's internal analytical capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953b32ce-2025-4021-99de-d0962ea2c1bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,574 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,574 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| 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

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953b32ce-2025-4021-99de-d0962ea2c1bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953b32ce-2025-4021-99de-d0962ea2c1bd
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2307c878-0a2b-476d-b47b-e99f5dd47990

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