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title: "Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544e6"
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# Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544e6

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## Summary

Kent County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Maidstone, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments" for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage was recently concluded with the award of a contract on 7th May 2026. The tender was initiated to acquire additional laboratory instruments such as Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple quadrupole. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to the specific technological compatibility requirements with existing equipment to avoid operational complications. The contract, valued at £476,300, will deliver across multiple UK regions, enhancing scientific capabilities in various locations.

This tender offers vast opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in chromatographic and spectrometric technologies. Large enterprises with existing capacity to produce compatible laboratory equipment can potentially thrive in this domain, especially when they can ensure product compatibility with existing infrastructure. The process highlights the importance of technical consistency and presents growth potential for firms that can fulfil precise technical requirements, ensuring they remain practitioners in their specialised industry sector.

## Notice

Kent Scientific Services require additional equipment, to supplement existing instruments. The equipment required is as follows: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple quadrupole 2 x High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrument with diode array and fluorescence detector Jet clean upgrade for existing LCMSQQQ (to be fitted to existing instrument)

### Procurement Information

The Council requires additional instruments which are the same as, and compatible with existing provisions. A change of Supplier would result in the Council receiving goods that are different from, and incompatible with the existing equipment, which would result in significant technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. This would result in significant delays to key services undertaken by Kent Scientific Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041679-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,300 |
| Contracts value | £476,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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

- 7 May 2026 at 07:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041679-2026
- 9 Jun 2025 at 07:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030770-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 07:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030768-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041679-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030770-2025
  9th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030768-2025
  9th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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