Tender

Contracts Finder Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently managing an active procurement opportunity titled "Contracts Finder Opportunity," focused on the acquisition of spectrometers within the goods industry category. The tender, initiated through an open procurement method, has an estimated value of £65,000 and is set within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for submitting tenders is January 17, 2022, with the contract period commencing on February 1, 2022, and lasting until January 31, 2027. Interested parties can find the opportunity notice published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand in the defence sector. Companies specialising in spectrometers or related goods are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and establishing a long-term relationship with a key government buyer.

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Notice Title

Contracts Finder Opportunity

Notice Description

Defence opportunity notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a13756e7-cc82-48e8-90ca-57c7a2a370cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f
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 (below 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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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