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Procurement of Lab equipment for sample analysis improvement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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29 Nov 2023 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently awarded a contract for the procurement of lab equipment aimed at improving sample analysis. The contract, with a value of £73,071.26, was awarded to VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period extends from 23rd November 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage as of 23rd November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, to engage and potentially secure similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating due to the suitability indicated in the procurement process. The contract was awarded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory located in Salisbury, England with the aim of enhancing sample analysis capabilities within their lab facilities.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Lab equipment for sample analysis improvement

Notice Description

Lab equipment for Sample analysis improvement within DSTL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f251a81-0fb5-4841-9f49-9f1a6fca59f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717964f-fe85-406e-90b3-ac3c6f6a7abd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£73,071 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,071 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 30 days
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

VWR INTERNATIONAL

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