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title: "CEFAS21-82 MALDI-TOF (Mass Spectrometer)"
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# CEFAS21-82 MALDI-TOF (Mass Spectrometer)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b36cb88c-b962-42f6-9b8b-7ed1d2756269

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the purchase of a MALDI-TOF (Mass Spectrometer) under the title "CEFAS21-82". The buying organisation is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Lowestoft, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under the CPV classification for mass spectrometers. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 8th November 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £164,000, is set to commence on 6th December 2021 and will last until 5th December 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in scientific instrumentation or offer related goods and services. Businesses capable of providing advanced bio-analysers and associated spectra libraries, particularly those focused on detection technologies for pathogens critical to environmental, animal, and human health, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance supplier networks and foster collaboration with institutions focused on health and safety in various sectors.

## Notice

Cefas require a MALDI-TOFF benchtop bio-analyser and spectra libraries to rapidly detect bacteria, yeasts, and moulds, with an additional library to detect pathogens that require addition containment or security. The system must have the ability to curate libraries for niche pathogens that are critical for animal, human and environmental health. It would be attractive if these curated libraries could be shared with other collaborative partners (e.g., Animal and Plant Health Agency). These should be able to be shared via Excel or other easily compatible programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8292fa07-ac98-4a87-8fdb-95fe0b5e58e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8292fa07-ac98-4a87-8fdb-95fe0b5e58e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8292fa07-ac98-4a87-8fdb-95fe0b5e58e3
  3rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97f09967-3dc6-4bf6-a762-7cd14de63e3d
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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