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title: "Purchase of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) plus Additional Services and Support for Four Years"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Purchase of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) plus Additional Services and Support for Four Years

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abeaf321-749c-4662-8a40-aace159c10ad

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Purchase of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) plus Additional Services and Support for Four Years." This contract falls under the industry category of spectrometers (CPV code: 38433000) and has a total value of £114,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period officially closing on 29th January 2019. The contract commencement date is 5th March 2019, and it will be in effect until 4th March 2024, with delivery expected in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in scientific instruments and their support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit by offering innovative solutions or specialised services related to spectrometry. Competitors should note that the awarded supplier, GasTOPS Limited, has a large-scale operation based in Canada, thus highlighting the possibility for local UK firms to engage in future tenders by showcasing their capabilities in this sector.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded following an open tendering period, this a notice for transparency purposes and contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b26294-4d5c-410f-9a66-d9c47823b88d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2019 - 4 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GASTOPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2019 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b26294-4d5c-410f-9a66-d9c47823b88d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b26294-4d5c-410f-9a66-d9c47823b88d
  20th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/311ffc29-f4b5-41d0-bbbd-8975f522576c
  FLEET/00772 contract

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