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IPMO 2165_17 - Environmental Chamber

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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30 May 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a new Environmental Chamber for laboratory work, under the tender ID DSTL0000046581. Classified under the industry category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, this procurement reached the award stage as of 30th May 2025, with the award date set on 9th May 2025. This procurement was a direct, single tender action, conducted below the threshold, and was specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), excluding voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period began on 9th May 2025 and will end on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment to engage with a government organisation. The procurement method, being direct and below the threshold, suggests an expedited process favourable for companies capable of delivering specialised goods efficiently. Businesses like SHARETREE LTD, the awarded supplier in this case, benefit from such tenders by expanding their client base within the governmental sector and strengthening their market position in providing high-precision lab equipment. This procurement illustrates a strategic avenue for SMEs in similar industries to pursue growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

IPMO 2165_17 - Environmental Chamber

Notice Description

Procurement of a new Environmental Chamber for lab work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c75d26f-80d5-4479-b40d-640a29b1fead
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd9fa848-9ec4-4f8f-8402-8c62df002edf
Current Stage
Award
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
£41,210 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,210 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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

SHARETREE

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