Award

On-Site Pipette Service and Calibration

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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29 Jan 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for the "On-Site Pipette Service and Calibration" contract within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at £16,800.16, covers services to be delivered at Porton Down, Salisbury (postcode SP4 0JQ), and spans from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2026. This competitive quotation process, which concluded on 5th January 2025, was conducted under the 'limited' procurement method, specifically for below-threshold tenders. The awarded supplier is Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, officially documented on 29th January 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the precision repair and maintenance sector, particularly those capable of servicing medical and scientific calibration equipment. While the contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, any business with relevant technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies could find such opportunities beneficial in establishing or expanding their footprint within the government and scientific research sectors.

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Notice Title

On-Site Pipette Service and Calibration

Notice Description

Contract already awarded and published for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-401e8e17-5aa1-4ae1-abe3-bba2dca9d01e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc373a1-6c98-4e0e-b8f7-030ee4c77f53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cbrcommercial@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

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