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title: "Contracts Finder Opportunity"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-05-24"
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# Contracts Finder Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24d6759f-27c0-40ad-82ea-56d64f9db1c7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender opportunity titled "Contracts Finder Opportunity" for the procurement of a scanning electron microscope and related maintenance and support services. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a total value of £370,000. The tender deadline is set for June 19, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on July 3, 2023, and last until July 2, 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for interested businesses in the United Kingdom, particularly those in the South East region.

This tender, initiated through an open procedure, presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. Businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, maintenance services, and related technologies are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, is the buying organisation facilitating this procurement process. Companies looking to expand their presence in the scientific equipment market should consider engaging with this opportunity to support their business growth.

## Notice

Opportunity Notice for procurement of scanning electron microscope and maintenance and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb9f9a-effa-4920-a174-d8495c3811a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb9f9a-effa-4920-a174-d8495c3811a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb9f9a-effa-4920-a174-d8495c3811a6
  24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4830a29d-5244-4dad-bef2-b1cbc7b64b7f
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