Award

Provision of Borescopes

FCO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2019 at 10:18

Award Notice
Tender

10 May 2019 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which is seeking quotes for the provision of 75 Industrial Borescopes, specifically the PCE Instruments model no. PCE-VE-333HR or an equivalent. This tender falls under the "goods" category within the telecommunications industry and is currently in the award stage following the tender period that ended on 17 May 2019. The contract is valued at £18,000 and is set to commence on 24 May 2019, concluding on 14 June 2019. Interested suppliers were required to submit their quotations exclusively through the Bravo online tendering portal to comply with the stated process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication, telecommunications equipment, or those that manufacture or supply similar products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the competitive quotation method used in this procurement process. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Bravo portal to participate effectively and are advised to review the provided documentation carefully to meet all requirements and deadlines. Engaging in such contracts can drive growth by expanding market reach and establishing long-term supply relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Borescopes

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking quotes for the provision of 75 no. Industrial Borescope (PCE Instruments model no. PCE-VE-333HR) or direct equivalent. Interested parties should submit quotations via the Authority's online tendering portal only, as detailed further in this notice. Additional information: The authority will only accept offers submitted via the Bravo online e-Sourcing portal. To access the portal and the tender documentation pack, suppliers will be required to register with Bravo. Interested suppliers should go to: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html to register an interest and the search for Industrial Borescopes (itt_3010 Industrial Borescopes). Interested parties should download all the tender documents and respond according to the instructions and within the time limits advised. Any queries in relation to using the Bravo portal should in the first instance be addressed to the Bravo Help Desk (contact details are available on the Bravo Log In screen). Interested parties are advised to read the Instructions to Tenderers document carefully to ensure they comply with the tendering process. Please note that acceptance of the Authority's terms is a mandatory requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbf4aeb6-2fc2-4e96-a324-983d62b9c103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc79813-8fa5-4a42-af8c-5a70191384c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,309 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 30 days
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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
Andrew Cable
Contact Email
andrew.cable@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908 515892

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PCS INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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