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title: "High Resolution Mass Spectrometry System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bb5f"
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# High Resolution Mass Spectrometry System

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb5f

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and revolves around the acquisition of a High Resolution Mass Spectrometry System, classified under the CPV code for Spectrometers. This contract falls under the goods procurement category and is located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and as of October 4, 2021, the award status is active. The contract was signed on September 30, 2021, and will run until August 8, 2025, focusing on qualitative and quantitative analysis in various fields, including proteomics and biopharmaceutical characterisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in scientific instrumentation and analytical equipment. Companies interested in this contract should have experience in providing high-resolution mass spectrometers and related technologies, particularly those capable of supporting detailed biological analysis. Furthermore, firms that can deliver excellent technical support and maintenance services for the awarded systems will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process, helping them to expand their client base within the healthcare and research sectors.

## Notice

We are looking to purchase a replacement for our current high-resolution mass spectrometer coupled with an ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) (hereinafter referred to as a "high resolution mass spectrometry system" or "system")The system should include all the instrumentation and software to allow qualitative and quantitative analysis in the areas of:* Proteomics* Intact protein analysis* Biopharmaceutical characterisation, e.g. multi-attribute monitoring of therapeutic antibodies* Post-translational modifications, e.g. glycosylation, phosphorylation* Metabolomics, lipidomics* Analysis of samples in a wide range of complex biological matrices-Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking to purchase a replacement for our current high-resolution mass spectrometer coupled with an ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) (hereinafter referred to as a "high resolution mass spectrometry system" or "system")The system should include all the instrumentation and software to allow qualitative and quantitative analysis in the areas of:* Proteomics* Intact protein analysis* Biopharmaceutical characterisation, e.g. multi-attribute monitoring of therapeutic antibodies* Post-translational modifications, e.g. glycosylation, phosphorylation* Metabolomics, lipidomics* Analysis of samples in a wide range of complex biological matrices-Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome)

Renewal: One of purchase of equipment and 5 years for maintenance and consumables initially (If applicable). The maintenance and consumables contract can be extended for the life of equipment on mutual agreement of both parties (if applicable).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024582-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024582-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016456-2021
- 14 Jun 2021 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013292-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
- https://www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home.html

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