Award

Purchase of an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for 5 years

DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Mar 2019 at 11:27

Award Notice
Award

18 Mar 2019 at 11:26

Award Notice
Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 14:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Relationship Management is seeking to procure an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for a period of five years, with an estimated contract value of £78,000. The tender was published on 7th December 2018 and entered its contract period starting from 5th February 2019, set to conclude by 4th February 2024. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Optical Microscopes (CPV Code: 38634000) and is currently in the Award stage, related to an open procurement process that allows for competitive bidding. The delivery address for the awarded contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific equipment and support services. Companies that specialise in optical technologies, laboratory equipment, and long-term service contracts would be most suited for this endeavour. Engaging in such contracts enables businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with government entities, paving the way for future procurement opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for 5 years

Notice Description

Purchase of an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd34aa8d-c6ec-48eb-84d5-798bfab7e774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cee2106-fe6c-45f6-820d-99ff1b97c32e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,138 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2024 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
DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Lauren Terry
Contact Email
lauren.terry103@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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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