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Procurement of 2 x semi micro-balance's

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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16 Nov 2023 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of 2 x semi micro-balances in Salisbury, England. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from November 16, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry to provide semi micro-balances meeting the specified requirements. Businesses interested should take note of the contract deadline on January 31, 2024, and ensure compliance with the stated specifications to compete effectively in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Procurement of 2 x semi micro-balance's

Notice Description

The requirement is for the purchase of 2 x semi micro-balance's with the following specifications. The balances must be able to weigh upto 220 g with a readability of 0.01 mg.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a189049-3094-4917-abb8-60790346ab2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab42b019-3975-4846-a48e-e4c5a3f1e567
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£21,856 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

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