Award

Purchase of X-Ray Flourescence (XRF) Spectrometer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of an X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer, classified under the X-ray microanalysers category. The procurement method utilised an open procedure above the threshold and has now reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £70,974, commenced on 31 March 2025 and will run until 31 December 2029. The XRF Spectrometer will be delivered to Portsmouth in the South East region of the United Kingdom, alongside other key dates such as the tender period end date observed on 28 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of sophisticated analytical instruments. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-quality technological equipment can find growth potential through similar government contracts. The open procurement method suggests an accessible opportunity for businesses that meet the necessary technical and delivery criteria, offering an avenue to diversify and expand their market reach. SciMed, a large supplier, has been selected for this contract, highlighting the potential benefits for established companies with capabilities in delivering complex goods to defence organisations.

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Notice Title

Purchase of X-Ray Flourescence (XRF) Spectrometer

Notice Description

Purchase Contract of X-Ray Flourescence (XRF) Spectrometer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd1b4cfd-b690-48e2-b111-f39972345036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c7ca32-28e0-4d67-ac55-d2e91eb29c9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,974 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,974 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SCIMED

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