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title: "A Mass Spectrometry platform for High Resolution MALDI imaging, metabolomics and proteomics"
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# A Mass Spectrometry platform for High Resolution MALDI imaging, metabolomics and proteomics

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5e8d4f9-7978-4013-bd74-595fa3118535

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has concluded the procurement process for a mass spectrometer platform aimed at high-resolution MALDI imaging, metabolomics, and proteomics, benefitting its School of Biosciences. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on mass spectrometers classified by CPV code 38433100. The tender, identified as 4192/DM/24, took place through a selective procurement method within a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £1,498,790, was finalised on 29 July 2024, with the supply and commission period extending from 29 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. Delivery is to the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those capable of advanced imaging and chromatography solutions. SMEs and VCSEs can particularly benefit from engaging in such high-value contracts. Companies focused on innovation in biological research instruments are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The contract awarded to Bruker UK Ltd., a large-scale supplier, suggests that successful bids would likely come from entities with significant expertise and resources in the scientific instrumentation sector.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences is looking to procure a mass spectrometer capable of high-resolution MALDI imaging and liquid and nano chromatography. The equipment will need to be supplied, installed, and commissioned on-site at the School of Biosciences. The instrumentation should be suitable for MALDI imaging at a spatial resolution down to 5um and also for high throughput quantitative analysis of complex mixtures of proteins/peptides and metabolites. The equipment will be used to facilitate research into a wide variety of biological applications with one of the main applications being single cell resolution MALDI imaging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0617ced2-0939-4229-af7f-96373f450d21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,498,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,498,790 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0617ced2-0939-4229-af7f-96373f450d21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0617ced2-0939-4229-af7f-96373f450d21
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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