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title: "The Supply and Installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570963"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER"
published: "2019-06-04"
---

# The Supply and Installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570963

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## Summary

Scottish Water is conducting a procurement process for the supply and installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS). This open tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2019 and a total contract value of £150,000. The successful supplier, Perkin Elmer LAS Ltd, will provide an instrument crucial for determining metal concentrations across various water matrices, servicing facilities in the UK, particularly in Glasgow. The procurement period included a tender submission deadline, which concluded on 15th February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, environmental monitoring, or water quality analysis. Companies that have expertise in providing high-precision laboratory instruments, particularly those compliant with strict regulatory standards in the water sector, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances business visibility but also expands capabilities in serving public utilities, thereby fostering business growth within the environmental protection domain.

## Notice

Scottish Water is awarding the contract for the supply and installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma -Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) The instrument will be used for the determination of metals in a wide range of sample matrices ranging from low level potable, surface waters and final effluents to high concentrations in sewage sludge matrices. The instrument must achieve limits of detection, precision and bias targets to meet existing and future regulatory requirements. The ICP-MS instrument must include systems for control/elimination of interferences from plasma based polyatomic species.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water is awarding the contract for supply and installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma -Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) The instrument will be used for the determination of metals in a wide range of sample matrices ranging from low level potable, surface waters and final effluents to high concentrations in sewage sludge matrices. The instrument must achieve limits of detection, precision and bias targets to meet existing and future regulatory requirements. The ICP-MS instrument must include systems for control/elimination of interferences from plasma based polyatomic species.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355963 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | CUMBERNAULD ROAD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | STEPPS,GLAS GOW |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERKIN ELMER LAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355963
- 24 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343015

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343015
  The Supply and Installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) - Scottish Water is inviting suppliers to express their interest in tendering for supplying and installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma -Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) The instrument will be used for the determination of metals in a wide range of sample matrices ranging from low level potable, surface waters and final effluents to high concentrations in sewage sludge matrices. The instrument must achieve limits of detection, precision and bias targets to meet existing and future regulatory requirements. The ICP-MS instrument must include systems for control/elimination of interferences from plasma based polyatomic species.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355963
  The Supply and Installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) - Scottish Water is awarding the contract for the supply and installation of an Inductively Coupled Plasma -Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) The instrument will be used for the determination of metals in a wide range of sample matrices ranging from low level potable, surface waters and final effluents to high concentrations in sewage sludge matrices. The instrument must achieve limits of detection, precision and bias targets to meet existing and future regulatory requirements. The ICP-MS instrument must include systems for control/elimination of interferences from plasma based polyatomic species.

## Notice URLs

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