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Procurement of replacement canisters for lab equipment

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:18

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for the replacement of biosafe canisters for the JLA 10.500 Beckman rotor. Categorised under Laboratory, optical and precision equipments, this direct procurement process followed a single tender action method due to its below-threshold value of £12,520 GBP. The tender period ended on 6th February 2025, with the contract commencing on 10th February 2025 and concluding on 7th March 2025. This award was published on 28th February 2025 for transparency purposes.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment sector to showcase their capabilities and secure government contracts. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment, specifically those that can supply replacement parts like canisters, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Beckman Coulter UK Limited, an SME located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, was the awarded supplier, demonstrating the potential for smaller specialised businesses to gain significant contracts within government laboratories.

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Notice Title

Procurement of replacement canisters for lab equipment

Notice Description

Biosafe canister replacement required for JLA 10.500 Beckman rotor due to end of canister life. Contract awarded, published for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f037c199-fc36-4280-9b36-38efe2291133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f64bd-e9b4-4c45-b86b-83e12b2a699b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 30 days
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

BECKMAN COULTER

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