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title: "Provision of a Rockwell Hardness Tester"
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# Provision of a Rockwell Hardness Tester

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-933594af-6d22-4abc-8ce3-6ae3f96814e9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Rockwell Hardness Tester" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence in England, focusing on the purchase of laboratory precision equipment valued at £20,000. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and its tender period ended on 8 January 2021. The contract was awarded on 9 February 2021, with the contract effective from 8 February 2021 and running until 7 February 2022. The equipment is to be delivered to a location within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide precision tools and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as this procurement is open to them, creating pathways for growth in the industry. Suppliers with the capability to meet the specifications outlined in the Invitation To Tender have the potential to secure contracts that could enhance their market presence or expand their product offerings within the defence sector.

## Notice

Purchase of a Rockwell Hardness Tester, to include accessories and 12-month warranty as detailed in the Invitation To Tender (Statement of Requirements). Application instructions included within Invitation To Tender document. Off payroll working rules (IR35) do not apply to this engagement. A Cyber Risk Assessment is Not Applicable to this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cc65c6-5cb4-47c5-b9e2-9ba607f95a8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,864 |
| 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 | 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 | ITW TEST & MEASUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cc65c6-5cb4-47c5-b9e2-9ba607f95a8a
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f673b61-f209-4377-ac4c-0811ad2034f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67cc65c6-5cb4-47c5-b9e2-9ba607f95a8a
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f673b61-f209-4377-ac4c-0811ad2034f1
  25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/726e5969-9073-4985-a578-c3e718875497
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8a693597-0aeb-4c1c-9cee-fdf7e8515c75

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