Award

Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2020 at 08:26

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

24 Apr 2020 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2020 at 08:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which has issued a tender for the "Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the spectrometers industry, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 18 May 2020. The tender was published on 9 April 2020, with a closing date of 8 May 2020. The project has a total value of £119,000, and the contract period is set to begin on 25 May 2020 and extend until 25 May 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation process below the threshold.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in spectrometry, technical support, and maintenance services would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The awarded contract provides a stable long-term partnership for the supplier, enhancing their profile within the defence sector and offering additional opportunities for future contracts from governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years

Notice Description

Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8a61875-7232-479c-9f3d-1a1011042c87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d9f660-de50-497a-bb8f-c9faf04590e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2020 - 18 May 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
Gary Cornish
Contact Email
gary.cornish100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GASTOPS

Further Information

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