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title: "GSS25325 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e96"
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# GSS25325 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e96

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation and is supported by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, both based in Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "GSS25325 - Mass Spectrometer Consumables," falls under the goods category and specifically focuses on analysis apparatus and spectrometers. This procurement was carried out directly without competition, as Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only supplier capable of providing the necessary consumables for their equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 23rd April 2025 to 29th April 2025. The procurement method was below threshold and without competition, and the contract was signed on 21st April 2025.

This procurement offers opportunities for large-scale scientific equipment providers, like Thermo Fisher Scientific, which can supply highly specialised goods that meet precise technical specifications. Therefore, businesses with strengths in producing or supplying niche scientific components or consumables for proprietary equipment may find similar government contracts fitting and rewarding in terms of growth. Companies that can establish themselves as sole suppliers in specialised areas stand to benefit significantly from such direct procurement processes. Leveraging expertise in highly specific, technical fields could enhance business prospects in governmental and research-oriented procurement markets.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement These consumables are for the current Thermo Fisher equipment. Only the OEM parts can be used in this equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019662-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,886 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019662-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019662-2025
  8th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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