---
title: "Upgrade kit for timsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727455"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-03-29"
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# Upgrade kit for timsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727455

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of an "Upgrade kit for timsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer." The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method with the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value amounted to £140,610.00, and it was signed on 28th March 2023. The buying organization, University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, sought this procurement in the Education industry category.

This tender, managed by the University of Edinburgh, presents an opportunity for businesses, specifically suppliers of scientific equipment and goods, to engage in providing specialized upgrades for mass spectrometry equipment. The procurement stage has already advanced to the award phase, where Bruker UK Ltd was awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in providing technical solutions and products in the scientific instruments industry may find this tender well-suited for competitive participation, enabling them to reach new markets and enhance their business growth prospects.

## Notice

Upgrade of a timsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HT Upgrade kit for timsTOF flex consisting of a TIMS-XR cartridge and a computer system equipped with a 14-bit digitizer for the existing Bruker Mass Spectrometer.

### Procurement Information

Only the Original Equipment Manufacturer can provide the upgrade path and any attempt to introduce a third-party solution would invalidate the extant service support agreement and compromise the science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474870 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,610 |

## 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474870

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474870
  Upgrade kit for timsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer. - Upgrade of a timsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727455
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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