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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b810ab92-7ebd-41d7-be2a-ba266bcd4fd0

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## Summary

The University of Chester is awarding a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a gas chromatography mass spectrometer, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in the STEM sector as part of the Innovation to Commercialisation project, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The procurement is classified as goods under the CPV codes for gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers, with a total budget between £30,000 and £40,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 4th June 2018, with the contract expected to start on 11th June 2018 and run until 31st October 2019. The installation will take place at the University's Thornton Science Park in Chester, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation. Companies with expertise in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies, as well as those capable of providing installation and commissioning services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses aiming to support the Innovation to Commercialisation project may find particular interest in collaborating with the University of Chester, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships in the STEM industry.

## Notice

This is a confirmation of award following the below tender: The University of Chester is seeking tenders for a gas chromatography mass spectrometer to support SME's and Entrepreneurs whose focus is in STEM for the Innovation to Commercialisation project. The Innovation to Commercialisation project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (Project Ref: 03R16P00976). Tenderers are invited to tender for a single quadrupole gas chromatography mass spectrometer with control and data processing software pre-installed with a spectral library with search programme (e.g.: NIST or equivalent) with names, chemical structures and retention indices. A liquid auto sampler with optional headspace auto sampler and option to include direct gas sampling introduction system. Product condition must be new or ex-demonstration. The tender will be to supply, deliver, install and commission at University of Chester, Thornton Science Park. The total budgeted value for this tender, is PS30,000 - PS40,000 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a6d27b7-367b-4b70-813c-56a3faa37b72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2018 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a6d27b7-367b-4b70-813c-56a3faa37b72
- 17 May 2018 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832d56b9-c148-4005-bb96-8538920713dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a6d27b7-367b-4b70-813c-56a3faa37b72
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832d56b9-c148-4005-bb96-8538920713dd
  17th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester
  In-Tend Link

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