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title: "A BENCHTOP MASS SPECTROMETER WITH MALDI-TOF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SENSITIVE, ACCURATE AND RAPID ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACID SAMPLES."
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# A BENCHTOP MASS SPECTROMETER WITH MALDI-TOF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SENSITIVE, ACCURATE AND RAPID ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACID SAMPLES.

Buyer: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2806856-e0f0-4f27-bfc2-34b3db72c891

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of a benchtop mass spectrometer with MALDI-TOF technology for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as NHSIMP001-DN311234-17085367, is categorised under medical equipment, with a total contract value of £300,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The procurement method is open, following the open procedure, and is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14th December 2017. The contract period is proposed to commence on 1st February 2018, lasting until 31st January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and diagnostic technologies, particularly those who can meet ISO15189:2012 standards and provide automated systems with real-time data capabilities. Suppliers capable of delivering sophisticated laboratory equipment, especially those with experience in the lifecycle support of mass spectrometry technologies, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Engaging with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust can enhance the visibility and growth potential for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in healthcare procurement.

## Notice

This procurement exercise relates to the provision of a benchtop mass spectrometer with MALDI-TOF technology for the sensitive, accurate and rapid analysis of nucleic acid samples (the system) to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (the Trust). The system will be delivered to Department of Molecular Pathology, North West London Pathology, Hammersmith Hospital, W12 OHS The Supplier shall provide goods as follows: * The system must utilise Maldi-Tof (matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry) technology for the analysis of nucleic acid samples. * The system must be compliant with requirements for ISO15189:2012 and have the ability to be used in a clinical diagnostic setting. * The mass spectrometer must be bench top mounted. Overall size must not exceed H150cm x D70cm x W50cm. * The system must by fully automated and provide real time data acquisition, data management and results analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88717acf-f66b-4c2f-88f0-f1059521713d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NY |
| 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 | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88717acf-f66b-4c2f-88f0-f1059521713d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88717acf-f66b-4c2f-88f0-f1059521713d
  8th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.imperial.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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