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ICP-MS Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Address: 10 South Colonnade, London, UKI42, E14 4PU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: UKHSA Commercial Operations

Contact Email: procurement.notices@ukhsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
233000.0 GBP
Published
28 Nov 2025, 11:26
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Purchase of ICP-MS Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: ICP MS Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer

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