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title: "The Supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s)"
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# The Supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s)

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4bf8632-ff49-4d5f-a6d9-70292c7a8469

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## Summary

Scottish Water is seeking tenders for "The Supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s)" as part of their laboratory capital replacement plan. This procurement is categorised under goods, specifically for a mass spectrometer, and will support compliance with the new EU drinking water directive by enabling the analysis of PFAS and Steroid compounds. The tender is currently active and the due date for submissions is 4 November 2021. The contract is estimated at £720,000 and will be delivered within Scotland, UK, starting from 11 January 2022 and concluding by 10 April 2022. This tender process is being conducted through a selective and negotiated procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those manufacturing or supplying mass spectrometers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable candidates for this tender. Companies that can provide advanced analytical instruments capable of detecting PFAS in various water samples will be well-positioned to take advantage of this contract, thereby expanding their market presence in the environmental and water quality sectors.

## Notice

As part of the laboratory capital replacement plan, Scottish Water will be looking to purchase an LCMSMS or equivalent type of system(s) for the analysis of the PFAS (Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances) Total and Steroids to meet the new EU drinking water directive. The instrument will need the ability to analyse the same PFAS and Steroid compounds listed in wastewater samples (final, trade and crude effluents).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135ea6c5-49cb-4141-9879-0c3808797bab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2022 - 10 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135ea6c5-49cb-4141-9879-0c3808797bab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135ea6c5-49cb-4141-9879-0c3808797bab
  5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Mass-spectrometer./MJN926P3KS
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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