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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice for the Provision of Monthly Consumables for IDEXX Colilert System"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice for the Provision of Monthly Consumables for IDEXX Colilert System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92198144-e2c2-44e8-8f03-635f5b8afd0d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice for the Provision of Monthly Consumables for IDEXX Colilert System". This procurement process is categorised under goods, specifically involving laboratory pipettes and accessories. Located in Portsmouth, the tender is currently in the planning stage and is scheduled to end on 21st December 2018. The value of the contract is approximately £54,283.32, awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, as it is below the threshold required for competitive tendering. The contract period will commence on 28th January 2019 and conclude on 27th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and consumables, particularly those capable of supplying IDEXX-related products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this tender, as the procurement is directed towards securing directly from the manufacturer to maintain the integrity and compatibility of the IDEXX Colilert system. Businesses that have expertise in compliance with ISO17025 standards and can provide ongoing support for water monitoring programmes would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice to advise of the intent to award a contract to IDEXX Laboratories Ltd to provide monthly consumables for IDEXX Colilert System at the Institute of Naval Medicine. The Institute of Naval Medicine uses IDEXX methodologies and systems for its Colilert System and Water monitoring programme. Due to the complexities of validation and certification to ISO17025 it is essential that IDEXX continue to provide both equipment and consumables for this programme. Therefore the Royal Navy intends to procure IDEXX consumables, direct from the manufacturer to ensure compatibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50df745e-7758-42c9-b1aa-45f678ed3742 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,283 |
| 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 | 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

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 17:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50df745e-7758-42c9-b1aa-45f678ed3742

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50df745e-7758-42c9-b1aa-45f678ed3742
  11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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