Scope
Reference
715735494
Description
1710 NAS requires the purchase of a modern Vickers and Brinell hardness testing machine, including installation and training and 5 years servicing and support . Specifically, a semi-automated fixed hardness machine and accompanying software able to test at 10 - 30 kg-f and Brinell testing of aluminium samples.
Total value (estimated)
- £95,000 excluding VAT
- £114,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 month, 20 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 January 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted through the Defence Sourcing Portal at https://contracts.mod.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Tender evaluation will calculate the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) to The Authority. Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Navy COmmercial, NCHQ, Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
United Kingdom
Email: NAVYFD-COMRCL-ProcureTeam@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government