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title: "Purchase of an inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometer"
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# Purchase of an inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ef09954-0f18-4455-9ae6-fe9e7a7676a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, seeking bids for the purchase of an inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometer, classified under the CPV code for spectrometers. Located in the South East of England, this tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set from May 8, 2019, to May 31, 2020. The tender was published on February 13, 2019, and had an end date for submissions of March 28, 2019. The total value of the contract is £117,200, and it was procured through an open procedure, adhering to regulations for above-threshold contracts.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation and laboratory equipment. The successful supplier, Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) Ltd, illustrates the competitive landscape where businesses capable of providing advanced technological solutions can thrive. Interested businesses need to be prepared for similar opportunities within the public sector framework, which often prioritises innovation and quality in procurement processes.

## Notice

Purchase of an inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825f02f4-1810-40cd-b59b-cb50199e9232 |
| 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 | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,200 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERKIN ELMER LAS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825f02f4-1810-40cd-b59b-cb50199e9232
- 21 Feb 2019 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3bb35-e303-4833-9328-02f0b0c741a5
- 13 Feb 2019 at 19:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3bb35-e303-4833-9328-02f0b0c741a5
- 13 Feb 2019 at 18:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3bb35-e303-4833-9328-02f0b0c741a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825f02f4-1810-40cd-b59b-cb50199e9232
  13th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3bb35-e303-4833-9328-02f0b0c741a5
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13a5435b-ba6b-4b26-9114-b717f19ea622
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d1c119c-72c8-4228-ac74-a284d50151f7
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/039398f7-1374-4c19-92ba-f4dbed727fec
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/152475b8-0731-48c7-85ca-7a6c48be79ec
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/690d25e0-a500-4d2e-896f-85c4a0afe135
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cf57223-16a8-42d7-8dc2-64456f5ef703
  Contract

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