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title: "The Supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s)"
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# The Supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s)

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e0

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## Summary

Scottish Water, a contracting authority based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process for the supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s) in the goods category. The tender, with the title "The Supply of a Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometer System(s)," aimed to purchase equipment for PFAS and Steroid compound analysis in water samples, complying with EU directives. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, and the award status is active. The procurement stage concluded with the signing of the contract on 30th August 2022.

This tender by Scottish Water presents valuable business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory equipment and services specialised in mass spectrometry and water analysis. Companies with expertise in providing liquid chromatograph-tandem mass spectrometer systems and related analytical services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The opportunity involves providing equipment that meets stringent regulatory requirements for analyzing water pollutants, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental protection efforts and expand their market presence within the water analysis sector.

## Notice

As part of the laboratory capital replacement plan, Scottish Water will be looking to purchase an LCMSMS or equivalent type of system(s) for the analysis of the PFAS (Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances) Total and Steroids to meet the new EU drinking water directive. The instrument will need the ability to analyse the same PFAS and Steroid compounds listed in wastewater samples (final, trade and crude effluents).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water Scientific Services is responsible for collecting and analysing water and wastewater samples for regulatory compliance monitoring and operational purposes. The laboratory is accredited to ISO17025, DWTS, MACS and ISO14001. Currently, the Organics laboratory have several GC, GCMS, GCMSMS, IC, LC, and LCMSMS instruments from various suppliers including Perkin Elmer, Agilent Technologies, Thermofisher Scientific and Waters. The software running on these instruments includes Total Chrom, Turbomass, Mass Hunter, Tracefinder, Chromeleon and MassLynx. As part of the laboratory capital replacement plan, Scottish Water will be looking to purchase an LCMSMS or equivalent type of system(s) for the analysis of the PFAS (Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances) Total and Steroids to meet the new EU drinking water directive. The instrument will need the ability to analyse the same PFAS and Steroid compounds listed in wastewater samples (final, trade and crude effluents). Additional information: The PQQ documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: MJN926P3KS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008892-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G33 6FB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008892-2024
- 5 Oct 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024691-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=830005681
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Mass-spectrometer./MJN926P3KS
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/MJN926P3KS
- https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/

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