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LAB1040 AP - Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment (APUC)
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandSector:
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Deadline:
20 Jul 2026AI Summary
The procurement seeks to provide a range of mass spectrometry and chromatography systems for higher and further education institutions and a host of public bodies across Scotland and the broader United Kingdom. The equipment will be supplied under a framework agreement that covers Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS), Mass Spectrometry, Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC‑MS), and Gas Generator systems, ensuring that the national academic and scientific community has access to the latest analytical technology. In addition to the core instruments, the tender includes consumables and accessories as well as comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and repair services for all listed equipment types.
Each lot definition specifies the range of equipment to be delivered, from standard LC/MS setups in Lot 1 to dedicated GC‑MS and gas generator systems in Lots 5 and 6, respectively. Consumable and accessory supply (Lot 7) is bundled to support ongoing analytical work, while Lots 8 and 9 cover the maintenance and repair of both mass spectrometry/chromatography equipment and gas generator systems. The supplier will be responsible for maintaining an ongoing support relationship, providing timely mitigation repair services and running regular performance reports on utilisation by participating institutions throughout the duration of the agreement.
All supplied equipment and services must conform to recognised industry specifications and maintain a resilient, sustainable supply chain, with subcontractor payments conducted within agreed terms and on time. The provider must also demonstrate that at least 95 % of their supply chain invoices are paid within 30 days, evidencing a robust supply‑chain management system. All technical requirements must satisfy the established analytical standards for performance, reliability, and safety.
Each lot definition specifies the range of equipment to be delivered, from standard LC/MS setups in Lot 1 to dedicated GC‑MS and gas generator systems in Lots 5 and 6, respectively. Consumable and accessory supply (Lot 7) is bundled to support ongoing analytical work, while Lots 8 and 9 cover the maintenance and repair of both mass spectrometry/chromatography equipment and gas generator systems. The supplier will be responsible for maintaining an ongoing support relationship, providing timely mitigation repair services and running regular performance reports on utilisation by participating institutions throughout the duration of the agreement.
All supplied equipment and services must conform to recognised industry specifications and maintain a resilient, sustainable supply chain, with subcontractor payments conducted within agreed terms and on time. The provider must also demonstrate that at least 95 % of their supply chain invoices are paid within 30 days, evidencing a robust supply‑chain management system. All technical requirements must satisfy the established analytical standards for performance, reliability, and safety.
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
Place of performance: 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. The buyer is using PCSTender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31655. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Economic and financial standing - minimum level(s) of standards required: Please refer to Question 4B.5 of the SPD and Economic and Financial Standing section of the Contract Notice. Tenderers must confirm that they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award: Lots 1-6 and 8-9 Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Public Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Product Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Lot 7 Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Public Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Product Liability Insurance = 2 Million GBP To demonstrate and evidence suitable economic standing, successful Contractors will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or equivalent if awarded to the Framework Agreement. Alternatively, if the Contractor is unable to provide the required accounting information, e.g. due to being a new business, then they will be required to provide a banker's letter demonstrating their willingness to the support the Contractor's organisation over the term of the framework agreement. Please refer to 4B.6 of the SPD. Technical and professional ability - minimum level(s) of standards required: Tenderers must confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This includes confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly (i.e. no later than 30 days after the invoice (or similar claim) relating to the payment is presented) and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a) their standard payment terms b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. 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 Noninvolvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix I Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation WHERE TENDERER’S TECHNICAL RESPONSE ACHIEVES LESS THAN 50% OF FULL MARKS AVAILABLE FOR THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE/QUESTIONNAIRE (TECHNICAL ENVELOPE’S FULL MARKS), THEN THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD A TENDERER A PLACE ON THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT. DETAILED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND THEIR WEIGHTINGS WITHIN THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE, ARE INCLUDED IN THE SECTION 1 OF THE ITT (PAGES 12-15) Submission of Management Information Following commencement of the Framework Agreement, the Contractor will provide a performance report to the Authority on a quarterly basis to include spend by Institution under the Framework Agreement for the reporting period. Contractors must provide the information on a quarterly basis, within 10 working days following the start of each quarter. Data must be uploaded to the website: http://ucsp.ac.uk. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ 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.
Procurement documents
Address of the procurement documents: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Place of performance: 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. The buyer is using PCSTender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31655. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Economic and financial standing - minimum level(s) of standards required: Please refer to Question 4B.5 of the SPD and Economic and Financial Standing section of the Contract Notice. Tenderers must confirm that they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award: Lots 1-6 and 8-9 Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Public Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Product Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Lot 7 Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Public Liability Insurance = 5 Million GBP Product Liability Insurance = 2 Million GBP To demonstrate and evidence suitable economic standing, successful Contractors will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or equivalent if awarded to the Framework Agreement. Alternatively, if the Contractor is unable to provide the required accounting information, e.g. due to being a new business, then they will be required to provide a banker's letter demonstrating their willingness to the support the Contractor's organisation over the term of the framework agreement. Please refer to 4B.6 of the SPD. Technical and professional ability - minimum level(s) of standards required: Tenderers must confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This includes confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly (i.e. no later than 30 days after the invoice (or similar claim) relating to the payment is presented) and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a) their standard payment terms b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. 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 Noninvolvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix I Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation WHERE TENDERER’S TECHNICAL RESPONSE ACHIEVES LESS THAN 50% OF FULL MARKS AVAILABLE FOR THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE/QUESTIONNAIRE (TECHNICAL ENVELOPE’S FULL MARKS), THEN THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD A TENDERER A PLACE ON THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT. DETAILED EVALUATION CRITERIA AND THEIR WEIGHTINGS WITHIN THE TECHNICAL ENVELOPE, ARE INCLUDED IN THE SECTION 1 OF THE ITT (PAGES 12-15) Submission of Management Information Following commencement of the Framework Agreement, the Contractor will provide a performance report to the Authority on a quarterly basis to include spend by Institution under the Framework Agreement for the reporting period. Contractors must provide the information on a quarterly basis, within 10 working days following the start of each quarter. Data must be uploaded to the website: http://ucsp.ac.uk. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ 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.
Lot: LOT-0001
Title: Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Systems (LC/MS)
Lot: LOT-0002
Title: Mass Spectrometry Systems
Lot: LOT-0003
Title: Liquid Chromatography Systems
Lot: LOT-0004
Title: Gas Chromatography (GC) Systems
Lot: LOT-0005
Title: Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Systems
Lot: LOT-0006
Title: Gas Generator Systems
Lot: LOT-0007
Title: Consumables & Accessories
Lot: LOT-0008
Title: Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment
Lot: LOT-0009
Title: Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of Gas Generator Systems
Procurement documents
Address of the procurement documents: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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