---
title: "Supply of Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000556851"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-10-23"
---

# Supply of Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) System

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000556851

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has initiated a public procurement process for the supply of a Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) System, intended for the identification and classification of biological samples. This open tender process is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £51,916. The procurement, classified under the goods category, was awarded on 15 October 2018. Bids were accepted until 24 September 2018, with the evaluation period commencing the next day. The goods are to be delivered to The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, located in Easter Bush, Midlothian.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry and analytical instruments. Suppliers with expertise in DART systems, as well as companies that manufacture Ionization sources, would be particularly well-suited to pursue such contracts. The procurement method being open means that numerous suppliers can compete, which enhances the potential for business growth in this field, especially for SMEs positioned to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh requires an Ionization source for Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) for the identification and classification of various biological samples, via interface with either an AmaZon ETD or MicrOTOF QII Mass Spectrophotometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE requires an Ionization source for Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) for the identification and classification of various biological samples, via interface with either an AmaZon ETD or MicrOTOF QII Mass Spectrophotometer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334937 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 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 | £51,916 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSCI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334937
- 10 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330817

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP330817&idx=1
  10th September 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330817
  Supply of Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) System - The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh requires an Ionization source for Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) for the identification and classification of various biological samples, via interface with either an AmaZon ETD or MicrOTOF QII Mass Spectrophotometer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334937
  Supply of Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) System - The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh requires an Ionization source for Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) for the identification and classification of various biological samples, via interface with either an AmaZon ETD or MicrOTOF QII Mass Spectrophotometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556851
- https://www.rbge.org.uk/

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