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title: "Purchase of Tandem Mass Spectrometer (TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+) and Associated Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02937c"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2021-03-01"
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# Purchase of Tandem Mass Spectrometer (TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+) and Associated Maintenance

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02937c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, which operates on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, seeking to acquire a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ tandem mass spectrometer with an associated maintenance plan. This tender falls within the goods category and is classified under mass spectrometers (CPV code: 38433100). The procurement method adopted is limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating that the purchasing authority directly contacted suppliers. The contract, valued at £324,573.23, was signed on 1st March 2021, and the delivery location is the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in mass spectrometry equipment and related maintenance services. Businesses that have experience in providing high-tech laboratory instruments, particularly in the field of healthcare and diagnostics, would be well-positioned to compete in such processes. The capabilities required for the mass spectrometer, including advanced automated sampling and continuous operation, suggest that suppliers with innovative technology solutions and a strong service support infrastructure could thrive within this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Cardiff & Value UHB are looking to purchase a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ from AB Sciex, the value is inclusive of 3 years maintenance post 12 months warranty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff & Vale UHB intends to purchase a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ system to improve and increase the performance of a multitude of assays including plasma/ urine metadrenalines and 17-hydroxy Progesterone in serum, saliva and bloodspots, unattended autosampling and continuous running of samples in a 24 hour period. This equipment will be compatible with existing AB Sciex platforms. The purchase will include associated maintenance service plan.

### Procurement Information

There is a requirement for a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer fitted with an interchangeable ionisation source. It must have a liquid chromatography unit with an automated sample introduction. The instrument must be able to perform a multitude of assays including plasma/ urine metadrenalines and 17-hydroxy Progesterone in serum, saliva and bloodspots. Unattended autosampling and continuous running of samples in a 24 hour period should be possible. A computer system should be supplied capable of running the tandem mass spectrometer and sampling system, as well as analysing the mass spectral data to produce results in a reportable format.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004060-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £324,573 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX UK LIMITED (OPERATING AS SCIEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004060-2021
- 16 Feb 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003093-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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