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title: "Preventative maintenance and support for metallographic preparation equipment"
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# Preventative maintenance and support for metallographic preparation equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd57bc6d-5c8b-4f47-9968-7a546f37de56

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded a contract for the "Preventative maintenance and support for metallographic preparation equipment." This procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed as a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold, aiming for contract commencement on 30 April 2020 and lasting until 30 April 2025, with an award value of £89,388 GBP. The contract was published on 1 May 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in metallographic equipment. Businesses that can supply similar services or related equipment could benefit from networks or knowledge-sharing with the awarded supplier, Struers Ltd, who is the sole provider recognised for this specific service due to their unique expertise. Engaging with such contracts can foster business growth through collaboration or innovation in service delivery within the defence sector.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice only to advise of intent to award a contract to Struers Ltd for maintenance and support for Struers equipment. They are the only known supplier who can provide this service as they have designed the equipment that is to be maintained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059da862-8c3f-4996-a7aa-435545a93211 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,388 |
| 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 | STRUERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059da862-8c3f-4996-a7aa-435545a93211
- 21 Apr 2020 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd46c9b8-3896-41d6-8405-95ad183341f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059da862-8c3f-4996-a7aa-435545a93211
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd46c9b8-3896-41d6-8405-95ad183341f7
  21st April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/010edc25-bf7c-4be6-b03f-a261e0050463
  Contract Redacted

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