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Purchase of FTIR Microscope

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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28 Mar 2025 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the purchase of an FTIR Microscope to BRUKER UK LTD. The procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)', covers the Salisbury location (postal code SP4 0JQ) in England. This process was completed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26th July 2024, with the contract set to commence on 18th March 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory and precision equipment to engage with a significant buying organisation. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's procurement highlights potential growth for firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), capable of delivering high-quality optical and precision instruments. Companies looking to expand within this market segment may benefit from exploring similar selective procurements and framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of FTIR Microscope

Notice Description

Contract already awarded - published for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-316cc1ff-68d8-4391-9fe4-f4572309e9ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7299eca5-6ffb-4bec-b6a4-187f37c07a43
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£516,048 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,048 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

BRUKER

Further Information

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