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title: "Supply of One (1) Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031789"
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published: "2022-02-15"
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# Supply of One (1) Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031789

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the supply of one Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge, UK. The buying organisation is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, and the procurement falls under the goods category in the industry of laboratory and analysis apparatus. This tender, which is at the award stage, signifies the completion of the contract initiation with key dates such as contract signing on 2nd February 2022. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that focus on mass spectrometry technologies. Companies with expertise in the supply and installation of analysis apparatus, as well as those familiar with Bruker platforms, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The expansion of MALDI ToF MS technology at APHA could lead to further contracts aimed at enhancing veterinary diagnostics, thus fostering growth in the related sectors.

## Notice

This is a contract award to enable the expansion of the use of MALDI ToF MS technology at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, Bacteriology department.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase is to provide the supply and installation of Bruker's MALDI Biotyper sirius Research Use Only model including a one (1) year parts and labour warranty. There is an option to purchase a one year service contract when the warranty ends. The value of this optional service contract is included within the total contract award value.

### Procurement Information

* Compatibility with existing technology at APHA Weybridge laboratory as both may be used in conjunction to deliver equivalent services at different sites. There needs to be compatibility with data comparison, staff training, exchange of data, quality drivers and existing SOPs. * Extensive validation of the Bruker platform following c10 years of usage by APHA; * Continuity of delivery of UKAS accredited testing accredited to the Bruker platform; * Compatibility with machines in use in diagnostic partners, who are implementing the same platform in their diagnostic bacteriology laboratories to deliver equivalent services to APHA. This will enable APHA to be able to compare performance and experience on same machine and potentially exchange trace files to improve quality of the database for veterinary bacteria and thus improve veterinary diagnostics. At the moment the main market for MALDI-TOF, and thus driver of database is clinical microbiology, so ability to work with a partner to improve veterinary performance is important strategically.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004333-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £198,990 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004333-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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