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title: "Contract Award - Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes"
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# Contract Award - Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd2a256b-f4ef-44aa-b5f6-35d79d5e322e

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## Summary

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract Award - Supply of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes". This contract, valued at £180,719, was awarded to Markes International Limited. The procurement method applied was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The delivery is set to take place at designated locations in the South East of England, with the contract period commencing on 19th November 2021 and running until 31st December 2026. The tender period concluded on 18th November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised goods, particularly those offering custom test tube solutions. Firms that can provide compatible products or have the capability to certify new equipment will find a viable path for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to explore potential future collaborations or contracts with defence organisations, given their structural considerations and compliance requirements for safe operations. Businesses focusing on unique laboratory supplies and equipment compatible with existing systems may particularly benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a 5 year contract to Markes International for the provision of Tenax-TA Sorbent Tubes. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. While the Tenax-ta tubes can be sourced from multiple manufacturers the tubes themselves are unique to each suppliers' specifications and will not be compatible with machines designed for specific suppliers test tubes. MOD only requires tubes and immediately associated items, which are required to be compatible with its existing machines. Switching suppliers would require recertification of the laboratories testing processes for the samples as well as the purchase of new equipment. Using incompatible equipment would result in anomalies with unacceptable risk to the safety of MOD personnel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e239b6ef-9c88-492e-bd62-530227b8b001 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,719 |
| 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 | MARKES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192500 - Test tubes

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e239b6ef-9c88-492e-bd62-530227b8b001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e239b6ef-9c88-492e-bd62-530227b8b001
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a988442b-5761-4e4f-bfba-de1152702d7d
  n/a

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