Tender

Anti Vibration System Procurement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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08 Jun 2022 at 10:58

Tender Notice
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17 May 2022 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is conducting a procurement process titled "Anti Vibration System Procurement" for the purchase of up to five active and/or passive anti-vibration solutions to protect vibration-sensitive equipment being relocated to Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submission set for 19 June 2022. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £600,000, categorised primarily under goods, specifically laboratory benching, with additional classifications for installation services and laboratory services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, installation services, and related technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process utilises an open method allowing varied suppliers to compete. Competitors with expertise in anti-vibration solutions or those with the capability to support the needs of sophisticated scientific equipment will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion within the defence and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti Vibration System Procurement

Notice Description

Dstl have a requirement to purchase up to 5 active and/or passive anti vibration solutions for vibration sensitive equipment being relocated to Porton Down. A solution is required for: 1. Raith 150 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) 2. FEI V400ACE Focused Ion Beam (FIB) 3. MultiProbe MP2b Nanoprober (also referred to as Atomic Force Prober - AFP) 4. Bruker Dimension Edge Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) 5. Zeiss EVO 15 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Dstl sets out to confirm the requirement is being procured in individual lots, and can be reviewed on the Defence Sourcing Portal under Project: CHESS-0000008326 - Anti-Vibration System Procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ccadf2-f1c3-46a1-a46d-769dc5a02eef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

39181000 - Laboratory benching

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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