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project_3095 - Provision of Digital Microscope

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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26 Mar 2024 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Digital Microscope to MetPrep Ltd. The project titled "project_3095 - Provision of Digital Microscope" falls under the industry category of Measuring instruments and Optical instruments. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 15th January 2024. The contract period is set from 23rd February 2024 to 23rd February 2029, with a contract value of £112,812. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity to provide a Digital Microscope offers business growth potential for companies specialised in manufacturing measuring or optical instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement suitable due to the contract's focus on product safety regulation. Businesses with capabilities in creating innovative technological solutions for product monitoring and evaluation could benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Title

project_3095 - Provision of Digital Microscope

Notice Description

This contract was for the Provision of a Digital Microscope. The Digital Microscope will allow OPSS to monitor and evaluate products on the market more effectively and acquire more solid evidence for the enforcement of product safety regulation. Leading to safer products on the UK market for consumers and well-informed manufacturers allowing them to make safer products that comply with applicable legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-137c087f-b5a8-4172-a7ee-f6b61a8e8146
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c6c391-39e6-404b-a2e7-2dea0d660b9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,812 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,812 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METPREP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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