--- title: "30388 Supply of a Liquid Chromatography Accurate Mass Instrument" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-10-13" --- # 30388 Supply of a Liquid Chromatography Accurate Mass Instrument Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5e5226f-552d-4a19-84f6-79cb87374be7.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of a Liquid Chromatography Accurate Mass Instrument. This tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 12 November 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8 December 2020 and will run until 28 February 2022, with an open procurement method designated for this above-threshold opportunity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation, particularly those offering innovative technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and expertise in advanced analytical tools. Participants in this tender will contribute to crucial environmental monitoring efforts, enabling them to expand their market reach in a sector that prioritises sustainability and precision. ## Notice The Environment Agency is an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Our principal aims are to protect and improve the environment, and to promote sustainable development. The National Laboratory Service (NLS) have responsibility for the provision of analytical analysis in accordance with the Environment Agency's statutory responsibility for monitoring the environment. The NLS comprises two (2) sites with analytical laboratories situated in Exeter and Leeds, and employs in excess of 160 scientists, analytical specialists and support staff. The NLS currently owns and uses over 200 major analytical instruments. The NLS is seeking to find a proactive and innovative supplier for the provision of one (1) Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Accurate Mass Instrument for delivery by 01 March 2020. The NLS has a currently identified a need to purchase a Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Accurate Mass Instrument which will form the major part of an overall package to include software, library databases and reports (the System), necessary to facilitate the non-target screening of a range of matrices, providing for the identification and tentative identification of substances present in a user friendly manner, in order to inform decision makers and regulators or environment contamination. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6406df-720a-44ab-9df4-f60ae0f91751 | | 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 | 13 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 13 Oct 2020 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6406df-720a-44ab-9df4-f60ae0f91751 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6406df-720a-44ab-9df4-f60ae0f91751 13th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2ac6505-d044-4cd7-9553-ade87e3566c6 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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