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IPMO2200

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under consideration involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England. This procurement titled "IPMO2200" falls under the industry category of mass spectrometers and involves the acquisition of multiple assets. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and has progressed to the award stage. Key dates include the announcement of the award on 13 January 2026, with the contract execution period starting from that date and concluding on 31 March 2026. This tender, classified under goods, was valued at £707,953.72.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses seeking growth in the realm of scientific and technological assets, particularly companies that specialise in mass spectrometry. While the procurement has been awarded to Agilent Technologies UK Limited, a large-scale company, the process previously indicated suitability for SMEs, offering insights into potential future opportunities for smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in intricate scientific equipment and those capable of operating within established framework agreements could find similar opportunities rewarding, allowing for expanded scope and enhanced market presence.

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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
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 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
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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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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