Procurement of a Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMSMS) System

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) requires a Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMSMS) System that will be able to meet WADA standards for analytical capabilities for limits of detection in different matrices such as urine, plasma, serum, and dried blood spots

The Australian Sports Drugs Testing Laboratory (ASDTL) is a part of the NMI, a Division of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the Department). The ASDTL is the only World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in the Asia Pacific region.

The Department requires instrumentation which will allow the ASDTL laboratory to meet WADA standards for analytical capabilities for limits of detection in different matrices such as urine, plasma, serum, and dried blood spots. Tenderer(s) are required to acquire, install, and commission instrumentation in order for the ASDTL to provide the required sports drug testing services in line with current WADA standards and specifications. The Department is keen to partner with manufacturers to provide the best outcome for this procurement to ensure optimal capabilities and capacity within budgetary restraints.

The system should be cost effective, reliable and provide excellent performance. The system is to consist of:

• 1 x LCMSMS instrument with autosampler

• Computers, monitors, and all accessories necessary to operate the systems

• A computer system with advanced software to control all aspects of instrument operation

• Other associated accessories that are needed to meet safety requirements for operation.