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title: "Analytical, mass-spectrometer for DNA analysis with an integrated bio-inertness capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04364c"
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published: "2024-02-01"
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# Analytical, mass-spectrometer for DNA analysis with an integrated bio-inertness capability

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04364c

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has completed a procurement process for an analytical, mass-spectrometer for DNA analysis with an integrated bio-inertness capability. The tender, titled "NPL RIO 1", falls under the goods category with the main procurement method being "limited". The location for delivery is Teddington, UK. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer is the National Physical Laboratory, and the award was granted to Agilent Technologies LDA UK for the supply of the 6545XT AdvanceBio LC/Q-TOF mass spectrometer.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers with expertise in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those with solutions for DNA analysis. Businesses that excel in providing analytical equipment with bio-inertness capabilities could leverage this opportunity. The key deadline for this tender has passed, with the contract already signed and active. Interested suppliers can explore collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with the awarded supplier, Agilent Technologies LDA UK.

## Notice

Analytical, mass-spectrometer for DNA analysis with an integrated bio-inertness capability

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Analytical, mass-spectrometer for DNA analysis with an integrated bio-inertness capability

### Procurement Information

LC/ Q-ToF mass spectrometer with proven capability for DNA analysis with excellent resolution and mass accuracy, with the game changing sensitivity. Bio-inertness is a key requirement and is a unique differentiator to the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003341-2024 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £304,433 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 1 Feb 2024 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003341-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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