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IPMO2200

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of multiple assets under the title "IPMO2200." This process falls within the mass spectrometer industry category, classified under CPV 38433100. The procurement method used was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a focused and efficient selection process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th November 2025, the award dated 11th November 2025, and the contract period spanning from 13th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract value is GBP 707,953.72.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in mass spectrometry, particularly those capable of fulfilling orders under framework agreements. It is ideally suited for SMEs, offering them a chance to engage in large-scale asset supply to a prominent government entity. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED was awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive potential for well-equipped suppliers in this specialised field. The procurement via a selective call-off agreement underscores the importance of qualifying for framework opportunities, ensuring businesses can access lucrative government contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

IPMO2200

Notice Description

Multiple asset purchase for IPMO 2200

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5038bb0e-d5e8-4a9f-b34e-53e6d1d8746b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e683eb77-11d7-4790-9465-8bf0673d120c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£707,953 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£707,953 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
dstlcommercial-ipmoandoperationalservices@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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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