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AWARDED: TAVI3124 - Purchase of Stereoscopes for the AAIB

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Jan 2024 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract titled "AWARDED: TAVI3124 - Purchase of Stereoscopes for the AAIB" to Vision Engineering Ltd for the provision of eyepiece-less stereoscopes. The contract value is £21,550.15 excl. VAT. The contract was awarded directly without formal competition, and it has a contract period from 02/01/2024 to 01/03/2024. The procurement stage was an award, and the industry category is Microscopes in the goods category.

This tender for the purchase of stereoscopes creates opportunities for suppliers in the microscopy industry. Businesses dealing with microscopes and related equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used for this tender was direct, employing a Single Tender Action below the threshold. The contract is specific to the Department for Transport and spans from the United Kingdom to other territories and Europe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED: TAVI3124 - Purchase of Stereoscopes for the AAIB

Notice Description

The Air Accidents Investigative Branch requires eyepiece-less stereoscopes with sufficient working area below the lens assemblies to re-work electronic items. Accordingly, this contract is awarded to Vision Engineering Ltd for the provision of two such stereoscopes - the Lynx Evo and DRV-Z1. Vision Engineering hold several patents relating to the design of eyepiece-less stereoscopes. As such, this contract is direct awarded, without formal competition. The contract was awarded on 02/01/2024. To enable sufficient time for delivery and payment, it has been registered with an end date of 01/03/2024. The contract value is PS21,550.15 excl. VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f1aa6b7-1f46-4327-a0ef-4577765bfae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f381941-3498-46d8-a2de-4908dffb83d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 1 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISION ENGINEERING

Further Information

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