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title: "A matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source compatible with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer or a standalone MALDI imaging instrument and a MALDI sample preparation robot, Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of - AWARD"
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# A matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source compatible with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer or a standalone MALDI imaging instrument and a MALDI sample preparation robot, Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbe18e7a-0905-49c2-988f-99a53622cbbb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Nottingham seeking to procure a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) ion source compatible with a Thermo Q-Exactive mass spectrometer, along with a standalone MALDI imaging instrument and a MALDI sample preparation robot. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically classified under instruments for checking physical characteristics (CPV 38400000). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 3rd September 2020, with an anticipated completion date of 2nd September 2024. The initial tender was published with a deadline for submissions on 6th April 2020, at 12:00 PM (BST), taking place in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in mass spectrometry technology and related services. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete might include manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, maintenance service providers, and firms involved in innovative scientific research. Engaging with this contract can enable firms to supply high-value goods and services, thereby contributing to their growth in the competitive field of analytical bioscience instrumentation.

## Notice

Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of: Lot 1a - a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation (AP-MALDI) ion source compatible with coupling to an Orbitrap Q-Exactive mass spectrometer. Or Lot 1b - a standalone MALDI imaging instrument Plus Lot 2 - a MALDI sample preparation robot for automated matrix application sample preparation. This instrumentation will expand the mass spectrometry imaging capabilities of the Centre for Analytical Bioscience and will offer complementary data to secondary ionisation mass spectrometry (SIMS) imaging available at the nano and micro scale Research Centre (nmRC). This equipment will be supported by EPSRC equipment funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db54997-45cb-4c4d-b68d-ad4e9177af84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 2 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KR ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db54997-45cb-4c4d-b68d-ad4e9177af84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db54997-45cb-4c4d-b68d-ad4e9177af84
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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