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title: "Tandem Mass Spectrometers"
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buyer: "GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# Tandem Mass Spectrometers

Buyer: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c794dffd-6f89-4b8c-96a2-411a18c9e29a

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## Summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking to procure two tandem mass spectrometers for developing in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 38433100 (Mass spectrometer) and biomedical equipment, will include all necessary peripherals such as autosamplers, nitrogen generators, and computer accessories. The procurement, estimated at £500,000, follows an open procedure and demands submissions by 21 February 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 26 March 2025 and conclude on 24 February 2027, covering a two-year maintenance period. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and interested parties are to express their interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of high-performance laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in biomedical instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the specified requirements and deliver comprehensive systems. Successful engagement with this contract could bolster the supplier's portfolio and enable further business expansion within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and mass spectrometry would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for two tandem mass spectrometers for a new service to develop in-house pharmacokinetic (PK) / therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services. These should be triple quadrupole instruments each coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) hereinafter referred to as a "system". Each system should include an autosampler, nitrogen generator, ion bench (or equivalent) to house each instrument, appropriate vacuum pumps, column manager and all necessary computer/VDU/ computer-related accessories. Systems do not necessarily have to be identical but each system must satisfy the specification. both systems will be covered by a 2 year maintenance contract. All details pertaining to this procurement can be found within the tender pack. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768d5b7a-0a22-418c-841e-7ec5dbb0fae7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768d5b7a-0a22-418c-841e-7ec5dbb0fae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768d5b7a-0a22-418c-841e-7ec5dbb0fae7
  21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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