--- title: "GB-Liverpool: MALDI-TOF Biotyper" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL" published: "2018-07-03" --- # GB-Liverpool: MALDI-TOF Biotyper Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d224fc7e-0b19-4d44-8603-1b0a96970242.json) ## Summary The University of Liverpool is seeking tenders for the acquisition of a MALDI-TOF Biotyper, a mass spectrometry instrument used for bacterial and fungal identification. This procurement falls under the category of goods and entails an open procedure. Key dates include the publication date on 3rd July 2018, with a tender submission deadline of 20th July 2018 at 12 noon. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st August 2018 and conclude on 31st August 2023, with a total estimated value of £500,000, and a minimum value of £100,000. The delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in mass spectrometry and related technologies, may find this contract a fitting match. Engaging in this procurement process could help enhance market presence and foster growth within the biomedical sector. ## Notice Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization - Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF Biotyper) The University is looking to tender for a MALDI-TOF instrument to be used for bacterial and fungal identification, bacterial typing and beta-lactamase detection. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note the return date for the Tender is 20/07/2018 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. 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The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d257a694-e60e-4802-b7c1-f26d620f5e7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L69 7ZX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 3 Jul 2018 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d257a694-e60e-4802-b7c1-f26d620f5e7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d257a694-e60e-4802-b7c1-f26d620f5e7b 3rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=330653734 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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