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title: "GB-Glasgow: The Supply and Installation of 2x Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)"
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# GB-Glasgow: The Supply and Installation of 2x Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a505c5d9-1470-4514-95eb-8ee86b232b9f

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## Summary

Scottish Water is currently engaged in an active procurement process for the supply and installation of two Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) aimed at analysing metals in various water matrices. The total contract value is £244,000, and the procurement follows a selective method through a negotiated procedure. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is located in Scotland. The contract period runs from 28th September 2020 until 28th September 2026, with the tender period ending on 27th September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in analytical instruments and related services. Companies capable of providing ongoing warranty, servicing, and maintenance for complex scientific equipment over a six-year period may find this contract particularly appealing. Suppliers should demonstrate their ability to meet stringent regulatory requirements and quality standards necessary for effective operation of ICP-MS instruments.

## Notice

Scottish Water is looking to purchase two Inductively Coupled Plasma -Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) instruments for the analysis of metals in waste waters, sludges, raw waters and potable waters. Scottish Water is inviting suppliers to tender for the supply and installation of the instruments and provide on-going warranty / servicing / maintenance agreements for the lifetime of the instruments (6 years). The instruments will be used for the determination of metals in a wide range of sample matrices ranging from low level potable, surface waters and final effluents to high concentrations in sewage sludge matrices. The instruments must achieve limits of detection, precision and bias targets to meet existing and future regulatory requirements. They must also include systems for control/elimination of interferences from plasma based polyatomic species. Supplier to provide servicing / maintenance agreements for the lifetime of the instruments (6 years). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The PQQ and tender documents can be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta E-Sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and the response manager section using the following code J85QZ38KSD. ITN documents can be view and completed by accessing the 'Response Manager' page and inputting the Access code 'J27YSS4MS8'. You will then be asked to accept or decline the invitation and once you have accepted this invited you will have access to all ITN document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e700ffe-4570-4db6-b4d4-730d80252042 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G33 6FB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e700ffe-4570-4db6-b4d4-730d80252042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e700ffe-4570-4db6-b4d4-730d80252042
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=550222931
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/

## Provenance

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