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title: "SC21088 - Purchase of Scientific Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f7ad"
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# SC21088 - Purchase of Scientific Equipment

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f7ad

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "SC21088 - Purchase of Scientific Equipment", is managed by Kent County Council in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is complete and was conducted through a limited method due to the technical nature of the equipment required, which includes various high-performance liquid chromatography instruments. The contract was signed on 19 October 2021, and the equipment is intended for use within Kent Scientific Services, located in the UKJ4 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that offer liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies. Given the highly technical specifications involved, companies with expertise in advanced scientific instruments and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the contracting authority, Kent County Council, could also provide valuable insights into future procurement opportunities in related sectors.

## Notice

Kent Scientific Services currently has funding available to spend on a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer triple quadrupole, as gas chromatography mass spectrometer single quadrupole, a high-performance liquid chromatography instrument with diode array detector and a high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer with diode array detector and fluorescence detector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 32 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (b) (ii) this allows the procedure to be used where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The purchase of the equipment is highly technical and the use of any other technology would result in significant changes and costs to the overall service.

### Procurement Information

Under Regulation 32 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (b) (ii) this allows the procedure to be used where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The purchase of the equipment is highly technical and the use of any other technology would result in significant changes and costs to the overall service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028734-2021 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 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 | £260,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028734-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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