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title: "Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040182"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2023-09-18"
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# Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer

Buyer: THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040182

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum, located in London, UK, has initiated a tender process for the purchase of an Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer. The museum aims to replace an older model with enhanced capabilities, including superior sensitivity and interference removal. The contract includes manufacturing, delivery, installation, and one year of warranty/service support, with options for extension. The tender deadline is set for 18th October 2023, with a bid validity period until 18th January 2024.

This public procurement opportunity offers potential for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying goods to the museum sector. Businesses capable of providing advanced scientific instruments and services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, allowing interested suppliers to submit proposals electronically or in writing. The selection of tenderers will be based on the criteria outlined in the tender documents, providing equal opportunities for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The museum is seeking to replace an older inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) with an updated model which has superior sensitivity and interference removal capabilities, shorter dwell and settling times, and a larger dynamic measurement range. The initial contract shall include the manufacture, delivery, installation and one years warranty/service support, with options to extend the warranty and service support thereafter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The museum is seeking to replace an older inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) with an updated model which has superior sensitivity and interference removal capabilities, shorter dwell and settling times, and a larger dynamic measurement range.

Renewal: Following award the mass spectrometer shall be manufactured, delivered and installed by 26th march 2024. The initial award shall also include warranty/service support for a further year. Options for extended warranty/service support/end of life disposal shall be allowed for for a further nine number twelve month periods beyond this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027452-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027452-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2C92RY6VY
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Mass-spectrometer./N2C92RY6VY
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/N2C92RY6VY
- https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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