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Laboratory consumable chemicals

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has awarded a contract for laboratory consumable chemicals under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £21,864.28, was awarded to Toxologices GmbH, an SME supplier based in Hannover, Germany. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, is classified under the CPV category for chemical products, with the contract period extending from 22nd July 2025 to 31st August 2025. This contract involves goods suitable for SMEs, focusing on snap-frozen chemicals, with delivery made to the postcode SP4 0JQ.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in chemical products to engage in niche markets by supplying laboratory consumables. Businesses possessing capabilities in providing specialised chemical storage and transportation solutions, particularly those that can manage products under stringent temperature requirements, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Given the direct procurement method applied here, companies that can position themselves as reliable and cost-effective single-source suppliers stand to gain significant growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory consumable chemicals

Notice Description

Snap frozen chemicals in liquid N2, shipped in ice and stored at -75 degrees C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ac8fe90-fd25-4406-a0b0-3bf08ff2b875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2531e0a8-668f-452f-8bb6-2e885a181f78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,864 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,864 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOXOLOGICES

Further Information

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