Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment
Framework Description
APUC's Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment framework (Public Contracts Scotland ref. SEP460478) covers mass spectrometers, gas and liquid chromatographs, coupled systems, gas generators, refurbished kit, consumables and servicing. It has 10 lots. Applications for this framework are closed (it is not a DPS), and it ends on 31 October 2026 with no extension option, so it is in its final weeks. This framework is used by APUC and SUPC.
Context & Use Case
Chemistry, life sciences, environmental and pharmaceutical research groups use it for analytical instruments, often bought with research grants or as core facility upgrades. Laboratories also use it for consumables and service contracts that keep instruments running. The refurbished equipment lot gives teaching labs and smaller groups a lower-cost option. Servicing lots matter to core facilities that run instruments for many research groups.
Scope of Services
Mass Spectrometers Gas Chromatographs; Gas Chromatographs with Mass Spectrometers Gas Generators Systems and Associated Servicing Liquid Chromatographs; Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers New Technology and Modular/Combined Systems Refurbished Equipment One Stop Shop Related Consumables and Accessories Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Repair
Lots
Mass Spectrometers; Gas Chromatographs; Gas Chromatographs with Mass Spectrometers; Gas Generators Systems and Associated Servicing; Liquid Chromatographs; Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers; New Technology and Modular/Combined Systems; Refurbished Equipment One Stop Shop; Related Consumables and Accessories; Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Repair
Who Can Apply
Suits analytical instrument manufacturers, authorised distributors, refurbishers, gas generator suppliers and independent service engineers. Applications for this framework are closed and it ends on 31 October 2026, so the next chance is any replacement APUC procures.
Buyer Benefits
Analytical instruments are expensive and specialised. Lots by instrument type let buyers compare like with like, while separate consumables and servicing lots mean they can keep instruments supported without being tied to the original seller. Refurbished and new-technology lots give options for tight budgets and emerging methods.
Next Steps
The framework ends on 31 October 2026, so check Public Contracts Scotland and APUC's catalogue for a replacement. Decide which lots fit your range, and prepare installation records, service response data, university references and sustainability evidence such as refurbishment and take-back schemes. Appointed suppliers should agree how existing service contracts continue after expiry.
How Athena Can Help
With the current framework expiring, timing is everything. Our upcoming framework openings service watches for the replacement and readies the selection answers, policies and lot choices before the notice appears.
When it does, our instrument tender writing sets out technical performance, service and whole-life value against the criteria, with pricing that wins. Our support runs from first approach to award, including social value commitments. Existing suppliers can also use us to protect service revenue at transition.
