---
title: "Contracts Finder Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a13756e7-cc82-48e8-90ca-57c7a2a370cd"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-12-21"
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# Contracts Finder Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13756e7-cc82-48e8-90ca-57c7a2a370cd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently managing an active procurement opportunity titled "Contracts Finder Opportunity," focused on the acquisition of spectrometers within the goods industry category. The tender, initiated through an open procurement method, has an estimated value of £65,000 and is set within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for submitting tenders is January 17, 2022, with the contract period commencing on February 1, 2022, and lasting until January 31, 2027. Interested parties can find the opportunity notice published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand in the defence sector. Companies specialising in spectrometers or related goods are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and establishing a long-term relationship with a key government buyer.

## Notice

Defence opportunity notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 13:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f
- 21 Dec 2021 at 11:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f
- 20 Dec 2021 at 12:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f
- 17 Nov 2021 at 19:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db29b2f2-d332-4b14-aacc-f37cb606b79f
  21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f3aa4f4-d5cd-4bb5-ab25-a9e2936819a7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b04bcde1-a400-4fd2-a56e-e24c97551f5e
  n/a

## Provenance

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