Award

Preventative maintenance and support for metallographic preparation equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2020 at 12:09

Award Notice
Tender

21 Apr 2020 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded a contract for the "Preventative maintenance and support for metallographic preparation equipment." This procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed as a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold, aiming for contract commencement on 30 April 2020 and lasting until 30 April 2025, with an award value of £89,388 GBP. The contract was published on 1 May 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in metallographic equipment. Businesses that can supply similar services or related equipment could benefit from networks or knowledge-sharing with the awarded supplier, Struers Ltd, who is the sole provider recognised for this specific service due to their unique expertise. Engaging with such contracts can foster business growth through collaboration or innovation in service delivery within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preventative maintenance and support for metallographic preparation equipment

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice only to advise of intent to award a contract to Struers Ltd for maintenance and support for Struers equipment. They are the only known supplier who can provide this service as they have designed the equipment that is to be maintained.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd57bc6d-5c8b-4f47-9968-7a546f37de56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059da862-8c3f-4996-a7aa-435545a93211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,388 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 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
Lee Culshaw
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0239272472

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
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

STRUERS

Further Information

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