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title: "National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
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# National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555585

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## Summary

APUC Limited is seeking tenders for the "National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment," aimed at providing essential laboratory equipment for UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other Scottish public-sector organisations. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage and was initiated on 31 August 2018. The tender covers various lots, including mass spectrometers and gas chromatographs, totalling an estimated value of £60 million. Suppliers are required to deliver equipment to multiple locations across the UK as per the specifications outlined in the tender documents.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities for both small and large suppliers in the scientific equipment industry, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry and chromatography technologies. Companies with experience in providing laboratory equipment, technical support, and servicing will be particularly well-suited for participation. Additionally, businesses able to supply related consumables and accessories may find additional avenues for growth through this contract.

## Notice

1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into eight separate lots; mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas chromatography with mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry, forthcoming systems and modular/ combined systems, accessories and consumables and equipment servicing.

### Lot Information

Mass Spectrometers

Including, but not limited to stand alone mass spectrometers (MS); inductively-coupled mass spectrometers (ICP-MS); capillary electrophoresis mass spectrometers (CE-MS); and other interfaces which are neither solely gas chromatography nor liquid chromatography.

Gas Chromatographs

Including, but not limited to: For example, Flameionisation, Electron capture detector and other detectors which are not specifically Mass Spectrometers.

Gas Chromatographs with Mass Spectrometers

Including, but not limited to: For example, Time of Flight (ToF); Quadropole (QMS) and other Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry equipment.

Liquid Chromatographs

Including, but not limited to: For example, Ultraviolet fluorescence and other detectors which are neither Gas Chromatography or Mass Spectrometry.

Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers

Including, but not limited to: Matrix assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI), ION trap and other Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry equipment.

Forthcoming Systems and Modular/Combined Systems

Any forthcoming technology which falls under the heading of Mass Spectrometry or Chromatography falls into this lot; as do any systems/interfaces/detectors made from a combination not mentioned in any of the other lots

Related Consumables and Accessories

Any consumables or accessories which are specific to any of the equipment featured in any of the other lots in this Framework Agreement.

Equipment Servicing

Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of standard equipment out with the agreed warranty period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329969 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX UK LIMITED (OPERATING AS SCIEX; ADVION; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; BIOMERIEUX; BRUKER; ELEMENTAR; GE HEALTHCARE; GILSON SCIENTIFIC; JASCO; LECO INSTRUMENTS; PERKINELMER LAS (UK; SERCON; SHIMADZU; SIGMA ALDRICH; THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC; VWR INTERNATIONAL; WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329969

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329969
  National Framework Agreement for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment - 1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into eight separate lots; mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas chromatography with mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry, forthcoming systems and modular/ combined systems, accessories and consumables and equipment servicing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555585

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