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title: "CEFAS21-82 MALDI-TOF (Mass Spectrometer)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e98e"
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# CEFAS21-82 MALDI-TOF (Mass Spectrometer)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e98e

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is conducting a procurement process for a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer under the title "CEFAS21-82 MALDI-TOF (Mass Spectrometer)". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory equipment for environmental protection purposes. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having been officially completed on 3rd December 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 8th November 2021. The contract includes a value of £164,000 and is located in Lowestoft, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in mass spectrometry and associated training services. Companies that can provide the required technologies for rapid microbial detection, along with installation and continuous support services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The ability to offer innovative solutions that align with public health objectives, such as antimicrobial resistance and environmental protection, would enhance competitiveness in this procurement process.

## Notice

Cefas require a MALDI-TOFF benchtop bio-analyser and spectra libraries to rapidly detect bacteria, yeasts, and moulds, with an additional library to detect pathogens that require addition containment or security. The system must have the ability to curate libraries for niche pathogens that are critical for animal, human and environmental health. It would be attractive if these curated libraries could be shared with other collaborative partners (e.g., Animal and Plant Health Agency). These should be able to be shared via Excel or other easily compatible programme. The instrument must have the option of positive or negative ion mode and features that enable novel future applications, such as AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), lipid characterisation and new matrices (algae, hymolymph). A cleaning mode for the ion source must be integrated into the device. The technology must allow high mass spectrometric resolution across a wide mass range that is tailored to microorganism identification (bacteria, fungi, yeasts and moulds. Installation and at least two days training must be provided by the Tenderer and included in the quotation. Pricing for a full-service agreement covering the lifetime of the instrument must also be included (10 years or 50 Million shots of the laser).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030161-2021 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Additional buyers | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030161-2021
- 7 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025120-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/79091401017C5A399CA5

## Provenance

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