---
title: "LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROMETER MACHINES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039820"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-01-17"
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# LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROMETER MACHINES

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039820

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, UK, has awarded a contract to GasTops Ltd for the purchase and support of 3 Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer machines. The contract, with a value of £775,832.1, is for a 10-year period and falls under the goods category, specifically for spectrometers. The procurement method used was the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying and supporting specialized analytical equipment, particularly in the defence industry. Companies with expertise in providing bespoke technical solutions for component analysis and identification may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The tailored nature of the contract, focusing on a specific technical requirement with limited competition, highlights the potential for niche suppliers to secure long-term government contracts in specialised sectors.

## Notice

Notice of contract award

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 3 Laser induced breakdown spectrometer machines.

Options: Options for support for years 6-10.

### Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 10 year contract with a value of PS775832 to GasTops Ltd for the purchase and support of 3 Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometers (Spectrometer), which are used to analyse component damage on aircraft. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because this Spectrometer is considered to be the only equipment available in the market with the bespoke capability to automatically and autonomously identify the materials composition of debris particles generated within aircraft oil wetted systems, using the required analytical method of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001393-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £775,832 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAS TOPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001393-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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