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Relocation of Liquid Handler

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, responsible as the buying organisation. The project titled "Relocation of Liquid Handler" falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to installation services. This tender process has reached the award stage with a direct procurement method employed, specified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was signed on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The delivery locations expand across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, and more.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in installation services, particularly those familiar with robotics and laboratory equipment. The awarded supplier, TECAN UK LIMITED, exemplifies a small to medium-sized enterprise that fit the tender's scope well. Similar businesses with the capacity to provide specialised equipment relocation and commissioning services may find such procurement processes beneficial for growth in the public sector, especially when direct awards under lower threshold conditions are applicable. Expanding services within central government frameworks could enhance reputation and business portfolio.

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Notice Title

Relocation of Liquid Handler

Notice Description

Relocation of Liquid Handler from old robotics Cabinet into new and recommissioning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054585-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,421 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlcommercial-ipmoandoperationalservices@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TECAN

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