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title: "Supply of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for py-GC/MS Analysis"
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# Supply of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for py-GC/MS Analysis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e93dd966-a6f1-49e2-ac99-03134466904b

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, a key instrument for pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (py-GC/MS) analysis, following the failure of existing equipment. The procurement method involved a selective process through a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £105,521. The contract period runs from 22nd August 2018 to 31st October 2021, and the procurement was conducted under Lot 3 of the APUC Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment Framework. The tender period ended on 5th July 2018, and the contract was awarded to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd., operating under Thermo Fisher Scientific, on 22nd August 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those qualified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or supply mass spectrometers and related analytical instruments may find similar tenders beneficial for growth. As the University of Bristol continues to invest in its research capabilities, suppliers that can provide innovative and reliable technology in the field of mass spectrometry are well-positioned to compete in future contracts.

## Notice

Lab-0618-100-PC_643 This was a further competition run under Lot 3 of the APUC Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment Framework (LAB1001 AP). The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer following the catastrophic failure of two existing instruments serving as platforms for pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (py-GCMS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa786357-e03f-42ef-8384-52a99c2d4524 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,521 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD. T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa786357-e03f-42ef-8384-52a99c2d4524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa786357-e03f-42ef-8384-52a99c2d4524
  5th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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