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Non-Metal Impregnant Adsorbants

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for the title 'Non-Metal Impregnant Adsorbants', aimed at developing and assessing granular adsorbent materials for respiratory protection against chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals. This procurement falls under the services category related to research and development on security and defence materials. The contract was awarded based on a competitive quotation method, with a total value of £24,705. The contract period commenced on 15 October 2021 and will conclude on 15 March 2022, with the relevant delivery location noted as Leeds (LS2 7PN).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the materials science and defence sectors, particularly those specialising in environmentally sustainable products and innovations for respiratory protection systems. Suppliers with expertise in the development of chemical absorbents or those able to demonstrate sustainable practices in their sourcing and manufacturing processes would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders of a similar nature. The emphasis on renewable feedstocks and low-toxicity solutions positions this tender as an excellent prospect for SMEs and other specialised vendors within the defence supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Metal Impregnant Adsorbants

Notice Description

Dstl would like to develop and evaluate granular adsorbent materials for respiratory protection against vapours of chemical warfare agents (CWA) and toxic industrial chemical and materials (TICs and TIMs). The adsorbent granules should be suitable for use in respirator canisters, be environmentally sustainable, particularly with respect to the use of renewable feedstocks and the absence of potentially toxic metals impregnated on the adsorbent and be resistant to ageing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c255dd6-7161-4327-bf9c-2cf2b75176d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5b8886-e532-483f-ad29-4d317d0b869f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,705 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,705 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 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

STARBONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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