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title: "Provision of Velocity measuring Equipment (VME)"
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# Provision of Velocity measuring Equipment (VME)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76eefc89-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, seeking to award a contract for the provision of Velocity Measuring Equipment (VME). This project is classified under the industry category of sound velocity analyzers, with a contract value of £37,936. The tender period ended on 8 November 2016, and the awarded contract commences on 21 November 2016, with a duration of two years and an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted using an alternative method, aimed at ensuring transparency.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of precision measuring equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to engage in government contracts. Companies that can offer innovative velocity measuring solutions, as well as comprehensive support and maintenance services, would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts within this sector, contributing to potential growth and an enhanced portfolio.

## Notice

THIS NOTICE IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. To supply and install Velocity Measuring Equipment covered by an all-inclusive support and maintenance contract. The term of the contract shall be for an initial two (2) year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years. (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baedb197-e1a2-4b48-bdaa-f30c2402aa7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 20 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,936 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SABRE COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38434220 - Sound velocity analyzers
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baedb197-e1a2-4b48-bdaa-f30c2402aa7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baedb197-e1a2-4b48-bdaa-f30c2402aa7f
  17th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/997eed6f-fddb-4b6d-be02-4542658c196b
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac538df0-9775-436c-9381-29862c76d87a
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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