---
title: "timsTOF SCP LC-MS System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000744293"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-09-11"
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# timsTOF SCP LC-MS System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000744293

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded the contract for the timsTOF SCP LC-MS System to Bruker UK. The procurement process was completed on 11th September 2023. The contract, valued at £799,950, was signed on 13th January 2023. This acquisition falls under the 'Education' industry category and involves the acquisition of a new mass spectrometry resource for Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those specializing in high-performance mass spectrometry systems. The procurement method used was a 'limited' procedure with the rationale being the absence of competition due to technical reasons. Interested businesses should align with providing cutting-edge solutions within the specified field to compete effectively for similar upcoming tenders.

## Notice

A high-performance, ultra-high sensitivity benchtop mass spectrometer that combines a dual-TIMS analyzer coupled to a quadrupole, a collision cell that features fast Collision Energy ramping and a TOF mass analyzer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Acquisition of a new, high-throughput mass spectrometry resource to quantify the proteome of minute biological samples in a meaningful way. This resource will provide a step-change in our ability to investigate collections of clinical and biological samples to enable new precision medicine projects.

### Procurement Information

The other suppliers on the underlying framework agreement were approached to confirm whether their systems offered the required functionality, e.g. trapped ion mobility spectrometry capabilities. No others matched these specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488024 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 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 | £799,950 |

## 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488024

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488024
  timsTOF SCP LC-MS System - A high-performance, ultra-high sensitivity benchtop mass spectrometer that combines a dual-TIMS analyzer coupled to a quadrupole, a collision cell that features fast Collision Energy ramping and a TOF mass analyzer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744293
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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