Award

Sourcing of Smartcomb from Menlo Systems

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

08 Dec 2023 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the sourcing of SmartComb from Menlo Systems. The procurement process was conducted using the direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract value is £165,700 GBP, and the contract period is from 17th November 2023 to 30th April 2024. The award was made on 14th November 2023. The procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract was awarded through a tender process that started on 19th October 2023 and concluded on 17th November 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in providing goods related to research and development services and consultancy in the optical industry. Businesses that can supply SmartComb products may find this tender suitable for growth. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, initiated this procurement process. Businesses looking to partner with government agencies or organisations involved in cutting-edge technology development can benefit from engaging in similar direct procurement opportunities for niche products and services.

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Notice Title

Sourcing of Smartcomb from Menlo Systems

Notice Description

Procurement of SmartComb Compact Optical Frequency Comb from Menlo Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84eea0e3-006b-45dd-be2f-e2f9d959a82d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3368092-2f1c-48b5-92c8-ff1a593be1a0
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 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
Commercial CIS Transparency
Contact Email
mjohnson1@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

MENLO SYSTEMS

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