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Force Plate

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) involved contracting for the supply of a force plate, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, designated under the legal basis 2023/54, followed a 'limited' method, entailing a below-threshold limited competition. The contract, awarded to Summit Medical and Scientific, has been completed, with the contractual period spanning from 13th November 2025 to 12th December 2025. Located in Salisbury, the buying organisation's activities extend across multiple UK regions, reflecting a broad delivery scope for the goods.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to engage with the central government’s scientific divisions. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Summit Medical and Scientific underscores the viability for similar firms to participate in such tenders. Companies with expertise in precision instruments and a strategic focus on public sector engagement will find potential for growth by capitalising on similar government procurement opportunities. The procurement model favours smaller, agile businesses capable of delivering specialised equipment within specified parameters and regions.

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Notice Title

Force Plate

Notice Description

For the supply of a force plate to Dstl

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e38c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074873-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£14,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 30 days
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
dstlcommercialservices@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

SUMMIT MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC

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