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title: "GB-Portsmouth: Purchase of Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Tester and Ellipsometer Instruments plus Service, Calibration and Support for 5 Years"
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# GB-Portsmouth: Purchase of Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Tester and Ellipsometer Instruments plus Service, Calibration and Support for 5 Years

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e83689ad-f3a0-4923-b26f-1d252d645f87

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (C&C) is conducting an open procurement process for the purchase of a Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Tester and Ellipsometer Instruments, along with five years of service, calibration, and support. This tender, valued at £113,000, aims to ensure compliance with ASTM D3241 standards and is set to close on 7th March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 12th April 2018 and run until 31st March 2023. The delivery for the instruments is required at a location in Portsmouth, South East England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies specialising in the provision of scientific instruments and related support services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The willingness to participate in the open tender process can further enhance their visibility within the public procurement space, facilitating potential growth and expansion in the defence sector.

## Notice

Supply and installation of a jet fuel thermal oxidation tester and an ellipsometric tube rater. Both instruments are required in order to generate results which conform to ASTM D3241. Both instruments will be supplied with a 12 month warranty followed by an additional 4 years support. On site training to 3 x 1710 NAS staff will be provided post installation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Portsmouth: Purchase of Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Tester and Ellipsometer Instruments plus Service, Calibration and Support for 5 Years'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6f989-fe85-4ff1-af7f-e0cb379785c3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6f989-fe85-4ff1-af7f-e0cb379785c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac6f989-fe85-4ff1-af7f-e0cb379785c3
  21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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