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title: "Mass Spectrometer Service Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-11-01"
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# Mass Spectrometer Service Contract

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e62a0e51-3e85-4e29-a07e-18f26c49ed26

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has concluded a procurement process for a service contract titled "Mass Spectrometer Service Contract" within the industry category of installation services of laboratory equipment (CPV 51430000). This direct procurement method, via a single tender action below the threshold, has resulted in the contract being awarded to Waters Ltd for a total value of £92,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period slated to commence on 1 November 2024 and continue until 31 October 2026. The procurement process was active from 31 October 2024 and finalised on 1 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining and servicing mass spectrometers. Although this particular contract was awarded directly, it highlights the demand for niche services within the academic and research sectors. Firms capable of providing high-quality, preventative maintenance and installation services are well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in the future. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and technical proficiency can leverage such contracts to build credibility and expand their client base in the specialised field of laboratory equipment maintenance.

## Notice

Service contract for a Waters Cyclic IMS Mass Spectrometer including an annual preventative maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edff009-d562-4ae3-a7ef-37e355cc176f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edff009-d562-4ae3-a7ef-37e355cc176f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edff009-d562-4ae3-a7ef-37e355cc176f
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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