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title: "Provision for Service Contract for Laboratory ION Chromatography Systems"
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# Provision for Service Contract for Laboratory ION Chromatography Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b45cc024-39c3-4d94-9b44-dff4907f6e18

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is seeking a provider for a service contract for Laboratory ION Chromatography Systems, with a contract value of £30,000. This procurement process, categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment, is currently in the Award stage. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2020 and is set to commence on 9th July 2020, lasting until 8th July 2023. The project specifically targets delivery within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in servicing laboratory equipment, especially those familiar with chromatography systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses enhance their market presence and potentially lead to further collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision for Service Contract for Laboratory ION Chromatography Systems Additional information: Following two open competition processes where no valid tenders were received, the decision has been made to award a contract to Thermofisher Scientific who were the suppliers of the original equipment to be serviced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576c5382-1249-4d8e-bf70-c785bbfe56a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2020 - 8 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,821 |
| 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 | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2020 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576c5382-1249-4d8e-bf70-c785bbfe56a5
- 24 Oct 2019 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0637dde-a18c-4590-971c-18ef31e35967

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576c5382-1249-4d8e-bf70-c785bbfe56a5
  4th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0637dde-a18c-4590-971c-18ef31e35967
  24th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b8500bd-85fd-4adb-8019-d6c3d8618464
  Tender documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/35a512c3-a5d1-4db9-82a7-916b78ae7699

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