---
title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Spectroscopes and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1469250d-6ae1-40fc-a64d-ce558deb287c"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2019-02-22"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Spectroscopes and Support Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1469250d-6ae1-40fc-a64d-ce558deb287c

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Spectroscopes and Support Services," aimed at the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. The agreement, valued at £4,000,000, was initiated through an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 23 December 2017, with the contract period lasting from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2022, covering delivery addresses throughout the UK and oversea territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply spectroscopes and associated support services. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, supplying, or maintaining such equipment could find alignment with the requirements set forth by the Home Office, thereby fostering potential growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Spectroscopes and Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58305e2-0d6e-4f5e-b92d-781874137b7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT19 4RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Cheriton |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58305e2-0d6e-4f5e-b92d-781874137b7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58305e2-0d6e-4f5e-b92d-781874137b7f
  22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48f42c7a-80d5-40bc-906c-832b9ec9db69
  OJEU Contract Award Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/79cb8e54-b074-44fd-b90f-144faa6638bb
  Framework Agreement

## Provenance

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