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title: "708716452 - Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing Support"
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# 708716452 - Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-217842cb-2805-4dac-afb2-d6fec7125bc6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment to Struers Ltd. The contract value is £117,152 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure (above threshold). The contract period is from 18th January 2024 to 31st January 2029. The buying organisation is based in Portsmouth, England, and the industry category is Machine Tools for Finishing Metals.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in providing goods related to metallographic sample preparation equipment, to grow through engaging with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for this contract. By meeting the procurement requirements of this contract, businesses can establish long-term partnerships and contribute to the supply of essential equipment for the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Contract award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b47f6e-2e04-448b-8579-5ec320bb07d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,152 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRUERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42631000 - Machine tools for finishing metals

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b47f6e-2e04-448b-8579-5ec320bb07d6
- 22 Nov 2023 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0247fc-4aac-4649-b39b-4475bc6760b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b47f6e-2e04-448b-8579-5ec320bb07d6
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0247fc-4aac-4649-b39b-4475bc6760b1
  22nd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55e75f22-4d83-4aea-8f4c-ac8c626d0fb2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0456e2ed-37fd-40fe-8466-8823d506f0c3
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