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Robotics Class 1 Cabinet

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, with a focus on acquiring a "Robotics Class 1 Cabinet" for housing a liquid handler. This falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically within laboratory equipment. The procedure, categorized as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value, has reached the "award" stage. The process concluded with the contract award to Contained Air Solutions Limited on 4th September 2025, with the contract actively running until 31st March 2026. The signing took place shortly before the award date, reflecting a timely procurement completion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The completion of this tender not only highlights a need within central government authorities but also emphasises the importance of readiness for direct procurement processes, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Contained Air Solutions Limited. The widespread delivery requirement across multiple regions in the UK provides further scope for local businesses to expand their operational footprint and demonstrate capability in similar future government contracts. Companies focusing on innovation and specialised equipment solutions would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, meeting the niche requirements of organisations such as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Robotics Class 1 Cabinet

Notice Description

Robotics Class 1 Cabinet to house liquid Handler

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054588-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS

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