Official UK procurement notice
CEFAS21-78 Liquid chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry system
Authority: Cefas
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionDue to an expansion of work activities, Cefas has a requirement for a High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer (HRMS) at its Weymouth laboratory. This will expand upon the existing analytical capabilities and complement the existing triple quadrupole mass spectrometers and HPLC systems on site.
The system is required to have as a minimum three main applications for use, although other applications are expected. These include:
- High resolution accurate mass MS and MS/MS information for identification and structural elucidation of low molecular weight natural aquatic biotoxins;
- Untargeted analysis and identification of chemical contaminants (i.e. pharmaceutical compounds) in tissue and environmental samples;
- Metabolomics workflow.
The system should also incorporate an appropriate chromatographic separation module
CPV: Installation services of laboratory equipment · Mass spectrometer
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Cefas require a MALDI-TOFF benchtop bio-analyser and spectra libraries to rapidly…Published value£280,000
Cefas require a MALDI-TOFF benchtop bio-analyser and spectra libraries to rapidly detect bacteria, yeasts, and moulds, with an additional library to detect pathogens that require addition containment or security. The system must have the ability to curate libraries for niche pathogens that are critical for animal, human and environmental health. It would be attractive if these curated libraries could be shared with other collaborative partners (e.g., Animal and Plant Health Agency). These should be able to be shared via Excel or other easily compatible programme.
The instrument must have the option of positive or negative ion mode and features that enable novel future applications, such as AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), lipid characterisation and new matrices (algae, hymolymph). A cleaning mode for the ion source must be integrated into the device. The technology must allow high mass spectrometric resolution across a wide mass range that is tailored to microorganism identification (bacteria, fungi, yeasts and moulds.
Installation and at least two days training must be provided by the Tenderer and included in the quotation. Pricing for a full-service agreement covering the lifetime of the instrument must also be included (10 years or 50 Million shots of the laser).
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 13 Oct 2021, 22:45 BST
- Last source update
- 13 Oct 2021, 22:45 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 15 Nov 2021 – …
- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-025646- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 15 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 15 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
13 Oct 2021 → 15 Nov 2021 · 3 dates- Notice published13 Oct 2021, 22:45 BST
- Submission deadline15 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened15 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.