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OPSS Sparklike Laser Portable

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has completed the procurement process for a contract entitled "OPSS Sparklike Laser Portable" within the industry category of goods, specifically miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. It involved the delivery of a Sparklike Laser Portable non-destructive insulating glass unit gas tester, along with a calibration certificate, user training, and a one-year warranty. Although the procurement method was direct, bypassing competition as it was below the threshold, this awarding process culminated in a contract on 12th March 2026 with the supplier INAGAS Limited. The contract period spans until 2nd July 2026, and the equipment is to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying testing instruments and those offering related training services or warranties. INAGAS Limited, characterised as an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that smaller-scale enterprises have the potential to thrive in similar government procurement opportunities even when competition isn't stipulated. Businesses with expertise in scientific equipment manufacturing or servicing would be particularly well-suited to consider entering similar future procurement opportunities with central government authorities.

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Notice Title

OPSS Sparklike Laser Portable

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of one Sparklike Laser Portable non-destructive insulating glass unit (IGU) gas tester, manufactured in accordance with EN 1279 Part 3. The contract covers delivery of the equipment to the Buyer, provision of a calibration certificate, short user training provided by the supplier, and a one-year manufacturer warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066acd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023408-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INAGAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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