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Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jul 2024 at 11:15

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of spectrometers (CPV code 38433000) and focuses on the supply of handheld X-ray fluorescence analysers for research and development purposes. The procurement method used was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, as authorized by Regulation 32(5)(a). The contract has been awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd., with a total value of £25,437.00 ex VAT. The contract was signed on 28th June 2024, and the delivery locations include Oxford, UK (postcode OX14 1SY).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and development of advanced analytical instruments. The focus on research and development creates a niche yet valuable market for companies specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those capable of innovation and precision engineering. Given the specialised nature of the procurement, SMEs with expertise in spectrometry and materials analysis are well-positioned to benefit from potential future competitive contract opportunities, especially in support of defence sector requirements and technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services

Notice Description

Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services.

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a Supplies Contract with Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd. for the supply of a handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser capability manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study and development to enable and advance the Authority's capability to correctly and accurately assess the most appropriate recycling and disposal solution for surplus or redundant Defence assets in the field. This shall also include the creation of specific grade libraries and generation of accurate chemistry databases of Defence assets. The total value of this procurement is PS25,437.00 ex VAT. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement shall be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulation 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(5)(a). This procurement shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability nor the recovery of research and development costs with a single demonstration capability procured purely for the purposes of development, assessment and experimentation to inform a Subject to Contract future competitive procurement for multiple deployable assets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04291f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023387-2024
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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,017 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 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
Victoria Caine
Contact Email
victoria.caine100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE

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