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Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments

WAC ID:593546

Local GovernmentAward noticeClosed2023/54

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	Kent County Council
Main Category:	Goods
Procurement Method:	Direct award
Method Rationale:	The Council requires additional instruments which are the same as, and compatible with existing provisions. A change of Supplier would result in the Council receiving goods that are different from, and incompatible with the existing equipment, which would result in significant technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. This would result in significant delays to key services undertaken by Kent Scientific Services.
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	7 May 2026

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UK5Transparency notice· 9 Jun 2025
Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments
UK5Transparency notice· 9 Jun 2025
Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments
UK5Transparency notice· 7 May 2026Viewing
Kent Scientific Services (KSS) Instruments

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Award outcome

Awarded to

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITEDGB-COH-08815891

Award status:

Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

Kent County Council

County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ

Description

Kent Scientific Services require additional equipment, to supplement existing instruments. The equipment required is as follows: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer triple quadrupole 2 x High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrument with diode array and fluorescence detector Jet clean upgrade for existing LCMSQQQ (to be fitted to existing instrument)

CPV Classifications1 code — click to expand

38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments

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