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Contract Award - Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Nov 2021 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract Award - Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes". This contract, valued at £180,719, was awarded to Markes International Limited. The procurement method applied was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The delivery is set to take place at designated locations in the South East of England, with the contract period commencing on 19th November 2021 and running until 31st December 2026. The tender period concluded on 18th November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised goods, particularly those offering custom test tube solutions. Firms that can provide compatible products or have the capability to certify new equipment will find a viable path for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to explore potential future collaborations or contracts with defence organisations, given their structural considerations and compliance requirements for safe operations. Businesses focusing on unique laboratory supplies and equipment compatible with existing systems may particularly benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes

Notice Description

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a 5 year contract to Markes International for the provision of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. While the Tenax-ta tubes can be sourced from multiple manufacturers the tubes themselves are unique to each suppliers' specifications and will not be compatible with machines designed for specific suppliers test tubes. MOD only requires tubes and immediately associated items, which are required to be compatible with its existing machines. Switching suppliers would require recertification of the laboratories testing processes for the samples as well as the purchase of new equipment. Using incompatible equipment would result in anomalies with unacceptable risk to the safety of MOD personnel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd2a256b-f4ef-44aa-b5f6-35d79d5e322e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e239b6ef-9c88-492e-bd62-530227b8b001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33192500 - Test tubes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,719 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,719 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKES INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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