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Supply of Magnetometer Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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29 Jan 2021 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defence Equipment & Support, which sought bids for the "Supply of Magnetometer Equipment" under the goods category. This tender was initiated as a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £21,084.25. The contract period commenced on 2nd December 2020 and was completed on 12th January 2021. The item delivery was to take place at the specified postal code of PL2 2BG in England. The tender period concluded on 16th July 2020, indicating that the decision-making and awarding processes had been finalised well before the contract's start date. The process is classified under the CPV code for magnetometer geophysical instruments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the geophysical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in magnetometer technology. Businesses that are agile and able to deliver specialized supplies are well-suited to compete in this type of procurement. Given the nature of the contract and the established involvement of SMEs, companies with expertise in innovative geophysical instruments and a track record of delivering comparable goods may find a competitive advantage in future public procurement exercises from government entities like Defence Equipment & Support.

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Notice Title

Supply of Magnetometer Equipment

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of Magnetometer equipment to Marine Salvage Unit (South)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8352b712-c5bf-42e9-882e-271969fde5ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0f5033-7235-4feb-9846-26453046ab57
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,084 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,084 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2020 - 12 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Contact Name
Tim Kidner
Contact Email
tim.kidner541@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARINE MAGNETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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