Planning

Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Nov 2021 at 09:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, is planning to award a contract titled "Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes." This procurement falls within the test tubes industry category (CPV code 33192500) and is valued at approximately £180,968. The planned contract period starts on November 8, 2021, and ends on December 1, 2026. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for November 8, 2021. The Ministry of Defence intends to utilise the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that manufacture or supply compatible sorbent tubes or similar precision laboratory equipment. Companies that specialise in test tube production and have a proven track record with government contracts may find this an ideal opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should particularly consider competing, given their eligibility for this requirement, while it is essential for businesses to demonstrate their ability to meet the stringent technical specifications and compatibility demands set by the Ministry of Defence to ensure safety and compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes

Notice Description

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award 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-f454e831-78ed-4925-9213-800f3cafbbcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e4a016-0a05-4f90-bf3f-618a841832dd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33192500 - Test tubes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,968 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 1 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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