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title: "Provision of Two 200 Litre Argon Vessels plus Annual Safety Check and Certification For 10 Years"
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# Provision of Two 200 Litre Argon Vessels plus Annual Safety Check and Certification For 10 Years

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8211e467-3d04-4b3b-a1d1-a82b4e8ffb77

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the provision of two 200-litre argon vessels, along with annual safety checks and certification over a ten-year period. This procurement falls within the goods sector, specifically classified as vessel storage services, and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 13 October 2020, with a submission deadline of 6 November 2020. The contract is valued at £20,000 and is awarded through an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in industrial storage solutions and safety certification services. With the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority, businesses with experience in supply and maintenance of technical equipment, particularly those familiar with compliance and safety regulations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The long-term nature of the contract also provides stability and a chance for ongoing collaboration with a prominent government entity.

## Notice

This is a VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY to advise of the decision to award a contract for the Provision of Two 200 Litre Argon Vessels plus Annual Safety Check and Certification For 10 Years to Articube UK Ltd in December 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f18b35-5734-4f57-a700-f9df63d28232 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,290 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726300 - Vessel storage services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 19:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f18b35-5734-4f57-a700-f9df63d28232
- 13 Oct 2020 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f18b35-5734-4f57-a700-f9df63d28232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f18b35-5734-4f57-a700-f9df63d28232
  8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c90e5ffe-e8c5-4884-be2f-ac4e1d1fbcc5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/254e4739-01ab-4a1a-879d-66a93cd6edba

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