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title: "Replacement Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography System & Mass Spectrometer"
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# Replacement Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography System & Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a61fcbc0-2395-461f-9c4a-cfc5d3af2d03

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the replacement of an "ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography system and mass spectrometer" under the award stage. The procurement, valued at £125,000, was conducted through a call-off from the LAB1029 AP Framework, specifically Lot 6, which pertains to liquid chromatographs coupled with mass spectrometers. The contract has commenced as of 4th July 2025 and will continue until 31st July 2028, focusing on the delivery in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, targeting a specific framework, with a primary category in goods, particularly chromatographs and spectrometers. Agilent Technologies UK Limited has been selected as the supplier for this contract, with the award made official on 25th June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those that can provide advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry solutions compliant with specific software requirements. Companies that are adept in delivering cutting-edge analytical equipment designed for research and industrial applications will find this tender particularly advantageous. Large-scale enterprises capable of meeting the rigorous standards and technical specifications outlined in the framework would be well-suited to position themselves competitively in similar future procurements by institutions such as the University of Southampton. The procurement highlights the institution's commitment to enhancing its research capabilities with high-quality instrumentation.

## Notice

A replacement "walk up and use" bench top ultrahigh pressure liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) capability is required. The instrument must provide both electrospray ionisation and atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation capability and must be fully compliant with SpectralWorks Ltd RemoteAnalyzer(r) open access software This Framework Call-off was procured via the LAB1029 AP Framework, Lot 6 - Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9f7111-b2a1-418a-a4a1-6889842be851 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9f7111-b2a1-418a-a4a1-6889842be851

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9f7111-b2a1-418a-a4a1-6889842be851
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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