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title: "NU1971 - Supply of an LC-MS system for the quantitation of chemotherapeutic drugs, and a separate UHPLC system for the front end of a Sciex Q-Trap 5500 MS"
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# NU1971 - Supply of an LC-MS system for the quantitation of chemotherapeutic drugs, and a separate UHPLC system for the front end of a Sciex Q-Trap 5500 MS

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe305a14-d39e-4dfe-9e8e-6a2941169931

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## Summary

Newcastle University has issued a tender titled "NU1971 - Supply of an LC-MS system for the quantitation of chemotherapeutic drugs, and a separate UHPLC system for the front end of a Sciex Q-Trap 5500 MS" in the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender deadline of 19th February 2024. The contract period is from 7th August 2024 to 17th July 2027. The total contract value is £375,000 in GBP. This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing goods in the field of precision equipment, with a focus on liquid crystal devices.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, which follows an open procedure below the threshold. Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the buying organisation for this contract. Businesses interested in supplying and installing the specified equipment in England, United Kingdom, should consider submitting their offers to potentially trade-in old systems and provide detailed warranty, maintenance, and training as outlined in the tender document.

## Notice

The tender is split into two lots, suppliers can make a submission against either lot or both. Lot 1 Supply and Installation of a fully integrated LC-MS (UHPLC System + triple quadrupole mass spectrometer). This will replace our current system. Lot 2 Supply and Installation of an UHPLC System. This system is to be installed as a front end to our Sciex Q-TRAP 5500 mass spectrometer, replacing our current system. This system must be compatible with Analyst 1.7 software. Suppliers may include in their offer the option to trade-in old systems. The old systems that will be available for trade in are as follows: Available for trade in against Lot 1 * Sciex API4000 mass spectrometer * Shimadzu Prominence LC20ad XR LC Available for trade in against Lot 2 * Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in Section 3 Technical Specification to the University and a minimum of 12 months warranty followed by 24 months maintenance and servicing, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system, and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772bd23-3c58-460f-9661-e75a082c57b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2024 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38640000 - Liquid crystal devices

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772bd23-3c58-460f-9661-e75a082c57b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772bd23-3c58-460f-9661-e75a082c57b2
  29th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f80586ca-b6be-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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