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Awarded contract for MiSeq i100 System

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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07 Oct 2025 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), based in Salisbury, England, has completed its procurement process for the MiSeq i100 System, categorised under Analysers (CPV code 38434000). The tender, which followed a limited procurement method through competitive quotation below threshold, concluded with the contract awarded on 24th September 2025 to Illumina Cambridge Ltd. The contract, valued at £43,645, spanned from 24th September 2025 to 4th November 2025, and delivery was set for postcode SP4 0JQ. This process is in the 'Award' stage as of 10th December 2025, with all related activities concluded and documented.

This procurement offers insights into business opportunities within the scientific instrumentation sector, primarily for large-scale companies similar to Illumina Cambridge Ltd., which specialise in analysers and similar technologies. The limited procurement method, involving a competitive quotation process, suits businesses capable of providing competitive pricing below threshold requirements. While this particular contract is for goods, companies keen on engaging in the defence and technology sectors with the capacity to meet specific technical standards could find similar opportunities to expand their market reach by aligning with Dstl and similar governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded contract for MiSeq i100 System

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be54cac4-14ff-413c-93de-d5ff749495b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fe1d57-e1f9-4ca0-a826-2179b896e66f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,645 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,645 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlcommercial-ipmoandoperationalservices@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

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

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