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GCMS

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Feb 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), based in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for analytical instrumentation for their new laboratories at the CWDC. The contract, titled "GCMS", falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses), with CPV code 38000000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, below threshold, and the awarded contract has a value of £89,525.80. The tender stage ended on 20th November 2024, with the contract period running from 22nd January 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and analytical equipment, particularly those serving the synthetic and organic chemistry sectors. Businesses that can offer state-of-the-art GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) systems would find this contract an apt fit. Companies of all sizes, especially SMEs, are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process was designed to be inclusive of smaller enterprises. The successful supplier, AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED, exemplifies the high standards required to fulfil this contract.

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Notice Title

GCMS

Notice Description

Synthetic chemistry needs fit for purpose analytical instrumentation as we prepare to open new laboratories in the world class CWDC. We are setting up a new laboratory and require a GC-MS to be able to carry out key capabilities in organic chemistry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-917bda22-8dc9-4fd1-84b6-ab3b3e877b41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4083c4-0020-4f4f-a302-6b1d03cd62b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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