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title: "715779474 Reference Materials & Consumables for S&A of Volatile Compounds UK4 - Tender Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671e5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# 715779474 Reference Materials & Consumables for S&A of Volatile Compounds UK4 - Tender Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671e5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently inviting tenders for the provision of reference materials and consumables required for the sampling and analysis of volatile compounds. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically involving items like medical gases and gas-testing kits. This open procurement procedure is conducted under the legal mandate UKPGA 2023/54 and targets suppliers capable of delivering within the United Kingdom. Interested bidders must submit their proposals via the Defence Sourcing Portal by 20th April 2026. The enquiry period is open until 6th April 2026, allowing potential suppliers to seek clarifications. The contract is anticipated to start on 5th May 2026 and continue until 30th April 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing or distribution of medical and testing kits to engage with a central government authority. The engagement with the Ministry of Defence could facilitate business growth through enhanced credibility and access to future government contracts. Moreover, the tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, expanding their scope by meeting stringent quality and technical criteria defined by the Ministry. The open procurement method encourages comprehensive competition, highlighting the importance of both price and quality aspects in the evaluation process.

## Notice

Requirement for the delivery of Refence Materials and Cosumables for Sampling and Analysis of Volatile Compounds

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026465-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| 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 | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24111500 - Medical gases
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 38545000 - Gas-testing kits
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026465-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13850
  715779474 - ITT

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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