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title: "Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) plus Additional Service and Support for Four Years"
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# Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) plus Additional Service and Support for Four Years

Buyer: DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6641bb47-b5c6-40e8-8d95-c00cc286873a

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## Summary

The DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT is currently conducting a public procurement process for the purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS), along with additional service and support for a four-year period. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the spectrometers industry sector, and is being executed through an open procurement method. The deadline for submitting bids is 29 January 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 5 March 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2024. The opportunity is based in Portsmouth, England, and has a total expected value of £116,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the scientific and technical equipment sector. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying spectrometers, as well as those capable of providing long-term service and support, would be well-suited to engage in this contract. With the scope of services extending over four years, there is potential for sustained business growth and partnership with a notable public buyer.

## Notice

Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) plus Additional Service and Support for Four Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef46ffd-dda5-4c01-ac3f-a7feac66d116 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef46ffd-dda5-4c01-ac3f-a7feac66d116

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef46ffd-dda5-4c01-ac3f-a7feac66d116
  18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1f03206-a4d4-45f2-9f50-fdbcc44ba082
  Tender for the "Purchase of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

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