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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice for Provision of a Laboratory Microwave Digestion System"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice for Provision of a Laboratory Microwave Digestion System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3eeda79-a94e-4478-8671-190785eb3a26

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is engaged in a direct procurement process for the provision of a Laboratory Microwave Digestion System, specifically the HF-100 model from Anton Paar. This contract, valued at £17,900, was awarded on 8th January 2019, with the contract period set to run from 9th January 2019 until 8th January 2022. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which allows for a direct award below the threshold. The tender notice was published on 11th December 2018, and interested parties should have taken note of the end date for submissions, which was on 21st December 2018. The relevant industry classification is laboratory centrifuges and accessories, specifically targeting locations within Portsmouth (postcode PO1 3LU).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and accessories, particularly those with compatible systems that align with the Ministry of Defence’s requirements. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that excel in supply and service capabilities related to laboratory apparatus may find this contract particularly relevant. With a focus on compatibility and support for the existing HF-100 system, companies able to demonstrate this alignment will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

This is a voluntary transparency notice to advise of the intent to award a contract to Anton Paar. The Institute of Naval Medicine has used HF-100 Anton Paar microwave system for many years and has a significant, compatible, through life support elements for the system. A new microwave is to be procured and it is imperative that because of commonality and compatibility grounds the new system must be a direct compatible system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a303f6a8-f98d-4568-a939-5b273524b119 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 8 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,282 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a303f6a8-f98d-4568-a939-5b273524b119
- 11 Dec 2018 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3b67a8-3171-4558-82e4-d22cd29ff7f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a303f6a8-f98d-4568-a939-5b273524b119
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3b67a8-3171-4558-82e4-d22cd29ff7f4
  11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb4871c0-8b7a-45a4-8e68-db10a7329113
  Contract

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