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Procurement of Actuators

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 Dec 2024 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of Actuators," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000). This procurement was executed through a single tender action, specifically a direct procurement method below the threshold. The process concluded with an award on 16 December 2024, and the contract period is set from 18 December 2024 to 29 January 2025. The goods procured will be delivered to Porton Down, Salisbury, England, with a project value of GBP 11,408.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to partner with a key government body in the research and development sector. The contract was awarded to Newport Spectra-Physics Ltd, indicating that businesses specialising in high-precision equipment and consultancy services, particularly those that can meet the demands of governmental R&D projects, would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. This process highlights the government's preference for agile, specialised SMEs within the industry, fostering collaboration and innovation.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Actuators

Notice Description

Procurement of Actuators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5688b40-4dd3-4fbc-af64-2138e12320b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ed7d91-a70e-4a39-bebe-c9e2108c73ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 29 Jan 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

NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS

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