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title: "Awarded Contract for Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services"
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# Awarded Contract for Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac045827-6e19-44c6-a2c7-d7011a1d9aec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services to Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd. The procurement process involved a non-competitive negotiated procedure without prior publication, classified under the CPV code 38433000 (Spectrometers). The contract officially commenced on 1st July 2024, with a completion date set for 1st July 2025. This procurement, falling within the goods category, caters to multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British territories. The total contract value is £23,580 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instruments and related R&D services. SMEs, in particular, would find this contract beneficial due to its suitability criteria, allowing them to compete in high-value procurement projects with major organisations like the Ministry of Defence. The focus on spectrometers suggests that companies with expertise in precision devices and analytical instruments are well-positioned to meet the requirements of this tender.

## Notice

Contract Award of a non-competitive negotiated procedure contract for Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f792d6-4b6c-40c6-b7d2-6bed59c2ce6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 1 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,580 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f792d6-4b6c-40c6-b7d2-6bed59c2ce6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f792d6-4b6c-40c6-b7d2-6bed59c2ce6d
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-equipment-sales-authority

## Provenance

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