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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice for Supply of International Autosampler to INM"
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buyer: "DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice for Supply of International Autosampler to INM

Buyer: DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7230c321-6150-48d7-9376-afb77271032b

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## Summary

The DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT has recently completed a direct procurement process concerning the supply of an International Autosampler. This process was classified under the category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, with a contract value of £21,000. The tender was initially published on 22nd December 2020, with the tender period closing on 5th January 2021, and the subsequent award being finalised by 14th January 2021. The successful supplier, Markes International Ltd, is tasked with delivering the equipment to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract effective from 15th January 2021 to 14th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the testing and measurement equipment sector, particularly those with experience in compatible technologies. As the procurement involved a single tender action approach due to the compatibility needs with existing equipment, businesses supplying similar goods or specialized in advanced measuring machines may find a competitive edge. Given the increasing focus on transparency in the procurement process, potential suppliers should also explore the benefits of building partnerships or collaborations that could enhance their capabilities in these niches.

## Notice

This is a voluntary transparency notice to advise of the intent to award a contract to Markes International Ltd, to provide an international auto sampler due to pre-compatibility with existing in-service equipment. The Cyber Risk Profile for this Requirement, identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment, is Not Applicable (Reference - RAR-44RC4GAQ)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274d922-4090-4afa-b4aa-80ce823322fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,801 |
| 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 | DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT |
| 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

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 18:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274d922-4090-4afa-b4aa-80ce823322fc
- 22 Dec 2020 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070231b6-00ff-49d1-a556-dfa95205fb96
- 22 Dec 2020 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070231b6-00ff-49d1-a556-dfa95205fb96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2274d922-4090-4afa-b4aa-80ce823322fc
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070231b6-00ff-49d1-a556-dfa95205fb96
  22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf5fa0b0-f68f-4592-8015-55779f719e2c
  Tender Documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/71aa1244-c657-4334-a570-cbfd6df85a45

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