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LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROMETER MACHINES

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Jan 2023 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, UK, has awarded a contract to GasTops Ltd for the purchase and support of 3 Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer machines. The contract, with a value of £775,832.1, is for a 10-year period and falls under the goods category, specifically for spectrometers. The procurement method used was the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying and supporting specialized analytical equipment, particularly in the defence industry. Companies with expertise in providing bespoke technical solutions for component analysis and identification may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The tailored nature of the contract, focusing on a specific technical requirement with limited competition, highlights the potential for niche suppliers to secure long-term government contracts in specialised sectors.

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Notice Title

LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROMETER MACHINES

Notice Description

Notice of contract award

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 3 Laser induced breakdown spectrometer machines.

Options: Options for support for years 6-10.

Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 10 year contract with a value of PS775832 to GasTops Ltd for the purchase and support of 3 Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometers (Spectrometer), which are used to analyse component damage on aircraft. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because this Spectrometer is considered to be the only equipment available in the market with the bespoke capability to automatically and autonomously identify the materials composition of debris particles generated within aircraft oil wetted systems, using the required analytical method of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039820
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001393-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£775,832 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eleanor.towler100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAS TOPS

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