Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment

APUC Limited

Published: Jun 12, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research sector, with a focus on Electrical Engineering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 160.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 20, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Lot: 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 12, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About APUC Limited

APUC Limited has issued 151 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 35 currently open and 74 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £160,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 20, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by APUC Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.