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Contract for supply of Helium

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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07 Nov 2024 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement stage for a contract titled "Contract for supply of Helium" within the Chemical Products industry category. This single tender action, classified under CPV code 24000000, had a direct procurement method with a tender period ending on 1 March 2024. The contract has been awarded on 9 October 2024 and is valued at £33,103.60 GBP. It spans a contract period from 9 October 2024 to 28 March 2025, with delivery locations specified in Salisbury, postal code SP40JQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in chemical products and related supplies. Despite its specific requirements and the direct procurement method used, other similar opportunities may arise, providing procurement prospects for SMEs looking to expand in public sector contracts. The awarded contract to Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited highlights the importance of niche expertise in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for supply of Helium

Notice Description

Contract placed for the supply of helium

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-781f7349-948f-4e46-a21d-2ee5db891290
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb78b43-3092-4953-9195-8a9415ad0a04
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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,103 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,103 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS

Further Information

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