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title: "Matrix-Sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038846"
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# Matrix-Sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038846

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed the procurement process for a Matrix-Sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging. The University, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, sought this goods contract for the Proteomics Research Technology Platform at the School of Life Sciences. The deadline for tender submissions was 22nd December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers, particularly those in the scientific equipment industry, to engage with the University of Warwick in providing cutting-edge technology for their research activities. Businesses specializing in mass spectrometry instruments and related technologies would find this tender well-suited for competition. The awarded contract for this specific tender has gone to Verulam Scientific Limited, an SME based in Bedfordshire.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a matrix-sprayer for preparation of samples prior to MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). This instrument will be embedded in and operated by the Proteomics Research Technology Platform (RTP) core facility for the structural characterisation of peptides and proteins and other biological molecules. The Proteomics RTP supports research from the School of Life Sciences, Warwick Medical School, Department of Chemistry and many external academic and industrial partners.The core requirement of this purchase is a 'matrix-sprayer' instrument capable of automated sample processing, applying uniform and consistent matrix-coating for high resolution imaging and quantification of analytes.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Pub

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a matrix-sprayer for preparation of samples prior to MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.The deadline for tender submissions is 22nd December 2022 at 12 midday.

Options: If the Supplier wishes to offer more than one solution to the goods requirement, this should be contained within the response to Part 2 - Goods Requirement document, with the options clearly marked. All requested information should be detailed clearly for each option offered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021719-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2023 - 13 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,540 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERULAM SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232120 - Dot-matrix printers
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021719-2023
- 25 Nov 2022 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033440-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home
- https://warwick.ac.uk/insite/

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