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Monocular

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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04 Mar 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Monocular. Categorised under "Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes" (CPV code: 38516000), this contract aims to enhance DSTL's resources in Porton Down, Salisbury, England (postcode SP4 0JQ). This procurement followed a single tender action due to its below-threshold value, resulting in a straightforward direct procurement method. The tender period ended on 13 February 2025, with the contract awarded on 14 February 2025, running until 2 June 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 34,419.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and optical devices. The contract, well-suited for SMEs, demonstrates a commitment to streamlined, efficient collaboration with smaller enterprises. Companies engaged in the manufacturing and supply of high-precision optical instruments would find such tenders advantageous for market growth and establishing durable relationships with public sector organisations like DSTL. This type of procurement benefits those businesses capable of delivering quality goods within precise timelines and maintaining high standards for governmental and defence applications.

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Notice Title

Monocular

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of a Monocular - Published for transparency purposes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb39d399-9c23-44af-a3a5-bdd12ac83ef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a54f01-5d41-434e-bdd7-5688fa0a181e
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

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


CPV Codes

38516000 - Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,419 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 2 Jun 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

RAPTOR PHOTONICS

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