Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment
A Tender Notice
by APUC LIMITED
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- 160M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 12 Jun 2026
- Delivery
- To 19 Jul 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 20 Jul 2026 14:00
Related Terms
Location
Stirling
2 buyers
- Apuc Stirling
Description
The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. This includes Full and Associate Members, and future members, and their associated and affiliated bodies of the UK higher and further education regional purchasing consortia : - APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges): https://apuc-scot.ac.uk/membership/ - HEPCW (Higher Education Procurement Consortia Wales): https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium): https://www.neupc.ac.uk/join/members/who-are-our-members - NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium): https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/ - LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium): https://www.lupc.ac.uk/members/our-members/ - SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium): https://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/ Other participating bodies include: - NHS National (Scotland) Procurement and its members - Scotland Excel and its members - Scottish Government National Public Bodies - Scottish Environment Protection Agency – SEPA - Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture – SASA - National Galleries of Scotland - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - National Records of Scotland - National Library of Scotland - Scottish Police Authority/Police Scotland.
Lot Division
| 1 | Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Systems (LC/MS) This Lot is intended for the supply of fully integrated liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) systems, supplied as a complete solution. This lot also includes less frequently purchased components, for example: matrix assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) and ion traps. Award Criteria
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| 2 | Mass Spectrometry Systems This Lot is intended for the supply of routine analytical mass spectrometry systems, capable of operating as a standalone detector, or integration with existing laboratory systems where required. For example, including, but not limited to stand alone mass spectrometers (MS); inductively coupled mass spectrometers (ICP-MS); isotope ratio mass spectrometers and other interfaces which are neither solely gas chromatography nor liquid chromatography. Award Criteria
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| 3 | Liquid Chromatography Systems This Lot is intended for the supply of Liquid Chromatography. For example, autosamplers, ovens, and associated units, Ultraviolet fluorescence and other detectors which are neither Gas Chromatography nor Mass Spectrometry. Award Criteria
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| 4 | Gas Chromatography (GC) Systems This Lot is intended for the supply of Gas Chromatography (GC) systems. Including, but not limited to: Flame Ionisation detector, Electron capture detector and other detectors which are not specifically Mass Spectrometers. Award Criteria
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| 5 | Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Systems This Lot is intended for the supply of Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS). Including, but not limited to: Time of Flight (ToF); Quadropole (QMS); triple Quadropole (QQQ) and other Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry equipment. Award Criteria
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| 6 | Gas Generator Systems This Lot is intended for the supply of Gas generators, compressors, associated utilities. Including, but not limited to: For example, Hydrogen Generators; Helium Generators, Nitrogen Generators and any other associated generator equipment Award Criteria
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| 7 | Consumables & Accessories This Lot is intended for the supply of Columns, stationary phases, standards, tubing, vials, etc. Any general consumables or accessories which are associated with any of the equipment included in any of the other lots in this Framework Agreement. Award Criteria
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| 8 | Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of equipment included in lots 1-5 of this Framework Agreement which is out with its agreed warranty period including existing equipment located in institutions. Award Criteria
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| 9 | Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of Gas Generator Systems Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of equipment included in lot 6 of this Framework Agreement which is out with its agreed warranty period including existing equipment located in institutions. Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 42980000 - Gas generators
- 31161800 - Parts of gas generators
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Suppliers should confirm they will be in a position to complete (at point of award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix I Declaration of Non- Involvement in Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation IF THE TENDERER’S TECHNICAL RESPONSE ACHIEVES LESS THAN 50% OF FULL MARKS AVAILABLE FOR THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE/QUESTIONNAIRE THEN THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD A TENDERER A PLACE ON THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT.FOR DETAILED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND THEIR WEIGHTINGS WITHIN THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE, REFER TO THE SECTION 1 OF THE ITT (PAGES 12-15). The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31655. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Sub-Contracting is not a significant part of the overall anticipated contract spend. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, graduate placements and supply chain development in the local community. (SC Ref:832252)
Reference
- FTS 055695-2026