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Purchase of CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers.

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 May 2025 at 23:00

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15 May 2025 at 00:54

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25 Mar 2025 at 18:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) purchasing CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" with the procurement taking place in Salisbury, England (SP4 0NY). This process has reached the award stage, with a contract actively awarded to Forenteq Limited on 11th March 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 22nd January 2025. Conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, the contract period spans from 11th March 2025 to 31st May 2025, valued at £161,714.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacturing of laboratory equipment, particularly those that specialise in precision and optical instruments. With the procurement method favouring an open procedure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a significant potential to compete, as highlighted by the successful award to Forenteq Limited, itself an SME. The focus on advanced equipment suggests an advantage for businesses offering innovative solutions in the realm of fingerprint technology and related forensic tools. Engaging in contracts like these can pave the way for enhanced business growth and expanded capabilities in servicing high-profile clients like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Purchase of CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers.

Notice Description

Purchase of CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers. Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Contract to Forenteq Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4fc5a15-3c56-4e44-9c67-e849e6bf9ef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e6aadf-2a27-4a05-ba32-d404fd9e3f2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£161,714 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,714 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 May 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
David Blackmore
Contact Email
cts-transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 955431

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

FORENTEQ

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