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Published 6 Aug 2026, 16:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Purchase of GCMS system for AMD

Official notice

Authority: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedureAbove threshold
Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48)IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£0framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 9 Sept 2026
Framework period 3 yrsends 18 Oct 2029 · starts 19 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

CPI is seeking to procure a replacement Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) system to replace an obsolete instrument currently in operation. The replacement solution must maintain the existing analytical capability whilst providing opportunities for future expansion and enhanced functionality where appropriate. The system will support a wide range of analytical activities undertaken across CPI and must deliver reliable, accurate and repeatable performance.

CPV: Industry specific software package · Systems testing services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Framework period
3 yrs from 19 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework

CPI will establish a Single supplier framework agreement, against which we will reserve the right to direct award without further competition.

Suppliers will be in a ranked order of 1st, 2nd and 3rd etc. according to their scores against the evaluation criteria set out below.

Pricing should be held throughout the duration of the framework. Should pricing not be held for the entirety of the framework duration, CPI reserves the right to conduct a mini-competition as per the process detailed below and rerank in line with the mini competition criteria.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 3 yrsPublished value£0
Contract period: 19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2029 (3 yrs)
48100000 Industry specific software package72254100 Systems testing services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Specification: 20%
  • Lead Time: 20%
  • Account Mnagement: 15%
  • After Sales Support: 15%
  • Price: 30%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Price
  • Specification
  • Lead Time
  • Account Mnagement
  • After Sales Support
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Purchase of GCMS system for AMD” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
6 Aug 2026, 16:08 BST
Last source update
6 Aug 2026, 16:08 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 12 Oct 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-074933
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Industry specific software packageSystems testing services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de47 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
9 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Electronic Address for Document Access and Receipt of Bids:

in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home ↗

Bidders will have to register on the above site to not only access the tender (Bid) documents, but also to enable their Bid return (tender submission) electronically in order for their Bid to be evaluated after the closing date and time. Please see the Information for Bidders document.

Timeline

6 Aug 2026 → 19 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published76 days ago
    6 Aug 2026, 16:08 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends41 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    9 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Award decision expected by8 days ago
    12 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract starts2 days ago
    19 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    6 Aug 2026, 16:08 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-COH: 05002194 Wilton Centre, Redcar, North East, TS10 4RFContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender