Award

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscope with Upgraded EDX Analysis Software and Ongoing Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

20 Jul 2017 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a public procurement process for the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope, along with upgraded EDX analysis software and ongoing support. The procurement, classified under the goods category for scanning electron microscopes, utilised an open procurement method and concluded with the award on 10th July 2017. The contract period commenced on 18th July 2017 and is set to conclude on 22nd October 2022, with the contract valued at £184,440. Delivery is required in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 16th March 2017.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in advanced scientific equipment and support services. Companies with expertise in microscopy and related technologies would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, especially those looking to collaborate on high-value government contracts. The successful bidder for this contract was Carl Zeiss Ltd, highlighting the competitive landscape for businesses aiming to deliver innovative solutions to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscope with Upgraded EDX Analysis Software and Ongoing Support

Notice Description

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscope with upgraded EDX analysis software and ongoing support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bbef3fb-e7d5-4fff-aa6a-cdd2f13a525f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d130d71-b5fb-434a-92ca-36fb409a5b22
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2017 - 22 Oct 2022 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Miss Hannah L E Streatfield
Contact Email
defcomrclcc-navy18@mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO1 3LU
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
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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