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title: "709481450 - Purchase of two Autoclaves including service and calibration as well as Autopreps"
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# 709481450 - Purchase of two Autoclaves including service and calibration as well as Autopreps

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b90e505f-2158-41ce-ac03-ea87ad9bd858

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of two autoclaves along with service, calibration, and autopreps. The contract, valued at £103,299, was awarded to LTE Scientific Limited. The procurement stage was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 15th December 2023. The contract period spans from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2029. The location of the procurement is Portsmouth, England, falling under the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing autoclaves, service, calibration, and laboratory services to engage in a competitive bidding process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate in this opportunity. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, aims to support SMEs and VCSEs through this procurement process. Businesses interested in supplying to government entities in the laboratory equipment sector should consider engaging in similar open procedures to explore growth potential.

## Notice

The Institute of Naval Medicine has purchased two autoclaves. The contract also includes service and calibration for the autoclaves and their autopreps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4a8f73-0b73-46d2-9f3a-82fceee8b193 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2024 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,299 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,299 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LTE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4a8f73-0b73-46d2-9f3a-82fceee8b193
- 15 Nov 2023 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93660d8a-f6a7-411b-a933-5be8718308c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4a8f73-0b73-46d2-9f3a-82fceee8b193
  14th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93660d8a-f6a7-411b-a933-5be8718308c7
  15th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea4a88a3-dac6-4fc0-9ea6-9b4cd241345d
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cc4b881-d413-48dd-bb5b-65803703e93d
  n/a

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