---
title: "708716452-Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041bfb"
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published: "2024-01-18"
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# 708716452-Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041bfb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing support to Struers Ltd. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, was completed on 18th January 2024, with a contract value of £117,152. The industry category for this contract is machine tools for finishing metals within the goods procurement category.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the machine tools industry, to engage in supplying equipment and ongoing support services. Companies with expertise in providing metallographic sample preparation equipment and related support would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The tender process, initiated through an open procedure, can lead to business growth opportunities for suppliers looking to collaborate with government authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment with ongoing Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001733-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,152 |

## 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 | STRUERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42631000 - Machine tools for finishing metals

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001733-2024
- 22 Nov 2023 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034546-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57361

## Provenance

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