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title: "Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS) for Natural History Museum"
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# Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS) for Natural History Museum

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5c3b8fa-f0fc-4f6e-8653-2bae762b9875

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS). The contract involves manufacturing, supplying, delivering, installing, commissioning, and testing the equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 17th February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 30th March 2023 and end on 30th June 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a contract value of £500,000 in GBP. The location specified for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the Natural History Museum presents a lucrative chance for businesses specializing in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment. Companies experienced in delivering and installing high-tech scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing transparency and equal opportunities for qualified suppliers to participate in the competitive bidding process. The contract period offers the winning bidder the potential for revenue growth and enhanced business reputation through successful project delivery to the prestigious institution.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to invite tenders for a contract for the manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and testing of a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-TOF-MS). The principal objectives of the procurement are to obtain accurate and precise quantitative determination of trace and major elements in natural and synthetic materials that will be primarily introduced to the instrument via a laser ablation system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d84f828-847a-4309-b513-3046aaef8665 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 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 | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d84f828-847a-4309-b513-3046aaef8665

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d84f828-847a-4309-b513-3046aaef8665
  31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Mass-spectrometer./9FH5Q5G5SR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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