# Matrix-Sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University of Warwick](/buyers/the-university-of-warwick/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £87,000
- Published: 25 November 2022
- Planned start: 13 January 2023
- Planned end: 13 January 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: f445a354-130e-4a6e-9f01-45dfda1f10aa-593429
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-439b41c0-7f9e-4ceb-8ab0-43824d136048

## Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a matrix-sprayer for preparation of samples prior to MALDI mass spectrometry imaging \(MALDI-MSI\)\. This instrument will be embedded in and operated by the Proteomics Research Technology Platform \(RTP\) core facility for the structural characterisation of peptides and proteins and other biological molecules\. The Proteomics RTP supports research from the School of Life Sciences, Warwick Medical School, Department of Chemistry and many external academic and industrial partners\. The core requirement of this purchase is a 'matrix-sprayer' instrument capable of automated sample processing, applying uniform and consistent matrix-coating for high resolution imaging and quantification of analytes\. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal \(https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofwarwick\)\. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 \(as amended\) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive\. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation\. The deadline for tender submissions is 22nd December 2022 at 12 midday\. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofwarwick for further information\. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site\. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system\. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure\. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 \(as amended\) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive\. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation\. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f445a354-130e-4a6e-9f01-45dfda1f10aa-593429)