Buyer Name: AWE Plc
Buyer Address: AWE Aldermaston, Reading, UKJ11, RG7 4PR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Imaging Equipment
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
direct
direct
Value
365000.0 GBP
365000.0 GBP
Published
30 Jul 2025, 15:15
30 Jul 2025, 15:15
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
29 Jul 2025, 23:00
29 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2025, 23:59
31 Oct 2025, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories
38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Withheld Section94 Supplier
Withheld Section94 Supplier
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
AWE has an operational requirement for the continued provision of imaging equipment. The operational nature of the supported capability systems necessitate a justified and compliant approach to direct award. £480,000 Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required; and There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Documents
Document Description: Not published
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