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title: "2 X Gas Mass Spectrometers"
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# 2 X Gas Mass Spectrometers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6150431a-2def-4844-95a2-b9afae89bd40

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of two gas mass spectrometers, valued at £940,000, to Markes International Ltd. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the 'mass spectrometer' industry classification and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The award was concluded on 3rd September 2024 and the contract commenced on the same date, extending until 31st October 2035. The item delivery is scheduled for the South East region of the United Kingdom. This announcement marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with the initial tender having been published on 20th June 2024 and the tender period ending on 19th July 2024.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the high-tech instrumentation sector. Businesses that specialise in automated thermal desorption gas chromatograph mass spectrometers are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Securing such high-profile contracts with the Ministry of Defence can significantly enhance a company's market position and reliability profile, opening up further opportunities within the public sector and beyond.

## Notice

Contract Award for 2 x Gas Mass Spectrometers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8ed627-2c19-4897-82fd-973610293100 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £940,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MARKES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8ed627-2c19-4897-82fd-973610293100
- 20 Jun 2024 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab9c330-dfd9-4037-bd30-bd72f96edae6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8ed627-2c19-4897-82fd-973610293100
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab9c330-dfd9-4037-bd30-bd72f96edae6
  20th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/551dc5ca-d119-4fd6-9d4e-abdd455c9cbf
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66757447-3337-4e5b-a23b-298594c030b0
  n/a

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