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title: "Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622006"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-05-27"
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# Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622006

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply, installation, and delivery of a Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) system, which is essential for their Organic Geochemistry Laboratory. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Agilent Technologies. The active contract is valued at £58,000 and was signed on 12 May 2020. The specified delivery location for the project is the School of Geosciences, Grant Institute, located at James Hutton Road, Edinburgh, with procurement having taken place as part of the National Framework Agreement for Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced scientific equipment and installation services. Companies specialising in analytical instrumentation, particularly those focusing on chromatography and mass spectrometry, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly in educational or research settings, are encouraged to engage with such public procurement opportunities to foster growth and expand their market presence.

## Notice

the supply, installation and delivery of a state-of-the-art Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) system for use in an Organic Geochemistry Laboratory. The supplier will install and commission the GC-MS at the University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh requires a state-of-the-art Gas Chromatograph Mass- Spectrometer (GC-MS) system for quantitative analyses of trace-level extracted biomolecules and other organic compounds found in the environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387141 |
| 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 | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | £58,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387141

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387141
  Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) - the supply, installation and delivery of a state-of-the-art Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) system for use in an Organic Geochemistry Laboratory. The supplier will install and commission the GC-MS at the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622006

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