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Ultra-Sensitive Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS System for Advanced Biomedical Training and Research

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: ASTON UNIVERSITY

Buyer Address: Aston Triangle, BIRMINGHAM, B47ET, England

Contact Name: Jacob Rankine

Contact Email: j.rankine@aston.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
332000.0 GBP
Published
16 Feb 2026, 15:14
Deadline
17 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
goods
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Waters Limited
Official Source
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Description

Supply, installation, and commissioning of a high-sensitivity triple quadrupole liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) system (or equivalent) to support both advanced analytical testing and routine quantitative mass spectrometry applications. Awarded following a further competition process utilising the following framework: APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment - LAB1029 AP Lot 6 - Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers

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