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Ink Formulation

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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26 Jan 2022 at 09:10

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12 Jan 2022 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for the provision of ink formulation and support, classified under chemical products. This contract, valued at £13,000, was initiated as a single tender action and concluded on 30 December 2021. The procurement process was carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 8 December 2021. The contract was awarded to Optomel Ltd, whose services were officially recognised on 12 January 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in chemical products to engage in public procurement. Businesses that focus on developing innovative solutions in ink formulation or have expertise in chemical manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The streamlined nature of this procurement, being a direct method below the threshold, suggests a favourable environment for SMEs to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ink Formulation

Notice Description

Ink Formulation and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7ea6eaf-2cca-4440-9c9f-5c452fa27b7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd7e431-a526-4a43-b688-4d5321e11c07
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
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2021 30 days
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTOMEL

Further Information

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