---
title: "Liquid Chromatograhy Mass Spectrometer [LC-MS]"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621825"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-05-21"
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# Liquid Chromatograhy Mass Spectrometer [LC-MS]

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621825

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Heriot Watt University, involves the tender titled "Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer [LC-MS]" within the education industry. The tender seeks to procure a single Mass Spectrometer system for routine, low-resolution sample analysis at the university's facility in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Shimadzu UK Limited on 15 May 2020. The total value of bids ranged from £83,981 to £116,918, with five bids submitted for this opportunity, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and supplies, particularly those specialising in chromatographic and mass spectrometry technologies. Companies with the capacity to deliver, install, and support sophisticated scientific instruments would be well-placed to compete for future tenders in this space. The successful contractor, Shimadzu UK Limited, exemplifies the scale of enterprise capable of fulfilling such requirements, highlighting the potential for growth in this niche market for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and advanced technical support.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Liquid Chromatography - single Mass Spectrometer system. The intent of this work is to routine, low resolution (nominal mass) sample analysis on an accessible walk-up system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Liquid Chromatography - single Mass Spectrometer system. The intent of this work is to routine, low resolution (nominal mass) sample analysis on an accessible walk-up system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386884 |
| 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 | 21 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386884

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386884
  Liquid Chromatograhy Mass Spectrometer [LC-MS] - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Liquid Chromatography - single Mass Spectrometer system. The intent of this work is to routine, low resolution (nominal mass) sample analysis on an accessible walk-up system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621825

## Provenance

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