Tender

Contracts Finder Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

24 May 2023 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender opportunity titled "Contracts Finder Opportunity" for the procurement of a scanning electron microscope and related maintenance and support services. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a total value of £370,000. The tender deadline is set for June 19, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on July 3, 2023, and last until July 2, 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for interested businesses in the United Kingdom, particularly those in the South East region.

This tender, initiated through an open procedure, presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. Businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, maintenance services, and related technologies are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, is the buying organisation facilitating this procurement process. Companies looking to expand their presence in the scientific equipment market should consider engaging with this opportunity to support their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contracts Finder Opportunity

Notice Description

Opportunity Notice for procurement of scanning electron microscope and maintenance and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24d6759f-27c0-40ad-82ea-56d64f9db1c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb9f9a-effa-4920-a174-d8495c3811a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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