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title: "Award of Contract Tandem Mass Spectrometer - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609412"
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# Award of Contract Tandem Mass Spectrometer - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609412

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the supply of a Tandem Mass Spectrometer, essential for its Rowett Institute, which excels in nutritional research. This procurement, classified under the goods category, was carried out through an open procedure and has a budget of £100,000. The contract was officially signed on 2nd January 2020, and the procurement process is now complete. The primary location for the contract is Aberdeen, UK, and three bids were submitted during the tendering process.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the analytical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry or chromatography. Companies with a strong background in supplying high-tech scientific instruments, especially those that can adhere to the specifications set by academic institutions, would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with the University of Aberdeen may foster fruitful long-term partnerships, benefiting both suppliers and the academic community.

## Notice

Award of contract for equipment for The Rowett Institute, which has been a world-leader in nutritional research for the last 40 years and houses an analytical section dedicated to providing the Institute with a variety of analytical techniques.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract following mini competition against APUC framework LAB 1016AP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376262 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376262

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376262
  Award of Contract Tandem Mass Spectrometer - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for equipment for The Rowett Institute, which has been a world-leader in nutritional research for the last 40 years and houses an analytical section dedicated to providing the Institute with a variety of analytical techniques.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609412

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