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title: "Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-05-18"
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# Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8a61875-7232-479c-9f3d-1a1011042c87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which has issued a tender for the "Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the spectrometers industry, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 18 May 2020. The tender was published on 9 April 2020, with a closing date of 8 May 2020. The project has a total value of £119,000, and the contract period is set to begin on 25 May 2020 and extend until 25 May 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation process below the threshold.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in spectrometry, technical support, and maintenance services would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The awarded contract provides a stable long-term partnership for the supplier, enhancing their profile within the defence sector and offering additional opportunities for future contracts from governmental bodies.

## Notice

Purchase of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) with Maintenance and Support for 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d9f660-de50-497a-bb8f-c9faf04590e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,000 |
| 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 | GASTOPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d9f660-de50-497a-bb8f-c9faf04590e3
- 24 Apr 2020 at 08:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef14622-0f8d-4038-81d4-f7529906f981
- 9 Apr 2020 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef14622-0f8d-4038-81d4-f7529906f981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d9f660-de50-497a-bb8f-c9faf04590e3
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef14622-0f8d-4038-81d4-f7529906f981
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98295266-a4da-48d6-8666-49d4d735c62d
  Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0ba95f6-cff0-4d58-95eb-b59486857bf2
  Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15d93d6b-5755-4341-9521-cf34dce8596e
  Contract

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