Mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment
Original notice title
LAB1040 AP - Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment (APUC)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
70 / 100
Risk factors
Submission deadline is only ~17 days after publication; may be insufficient to prepare a compliant bid.
Technical response scoring less than 50% may lead to exclusion from award.
Submission deadline in 10 days
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- GBP 160M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Supplies contract
- 3 lots
- Duration until Sep 2028
- Supply of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment, including LC/MS, MS, LC, GC, GC-MS, and gas generators.
- Provision of consumables and accessories related to the equipment.
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APUC Limited is seeking contractors for a framework agreement covering the supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography equipment, including associated servicing, maintenance, and repairs. The framework is open to higher and further education institutions and other public bodies across Scotland and the UK, with an estimated value of £160 million. The procurement is divided into 9 lots, covering LC/MS, MS, LC, GC, GC-MS, gas generators, consumables, and servicing. The procedure is open with a short submission deadline of 1 July 2026.
Risks
Submission deadline is only ~17 days after publication; may be insufficient to prepare a compliant bid.
Technical response scoring less than 50% may lead to exclusion from award.
Submission deadline in 10 days
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Tenderers can bid for one or more lots (maximum 9 lots).
- Framework duration: 24 months (1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep 2028) with option for two 12-month extensions.
Administrative
- Open procedure with electronic submission required.
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
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Lot 3
Lot 4
Lot 5
Lot 6
Lot 7
Lot 8
Lot 9
Buyer
Name
APUC Limited
Location
Stirling, GBR
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
SC314764
Lots (9)
LOT-0001
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Systems (LC/MS)
Supply of fully integrated LC-MS systems and related components like MALDI and ion traps.
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Original TED description
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.
LOT-0002
Mass Spectrometry Systems
Supply of routine analytical MS systems, including standalone MS, ICP-MS, isotope ratio MS.
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Original TED description
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.
LOT-0003
Liquid Chromatography Systems
Supply of liquid chromatography equipment, autosamplers, ovens, detectors.
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Original TED description
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.
LOT-0004
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.
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LOT-0005
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.
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LOT-0006
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.
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LOT-0007
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.
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LOT-0008
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.
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LOT-0009
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.
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 14 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 406237-2026
- Source notice ID
- 74bbe735-76fd-4935-bdfb-32e63288428f
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
70 / 100
Risk factors
Submission deadline is only ~17 days after publication; may be insufficient to prepare a compliant bid.
Technical response scoring less than 50% may lead to exclusion from award.
Submission deadline in 10 days
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications