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IBRIGHT FL1500 IMAGING SYSTEM

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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08 Dec 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of an IBRIGHT FL1500 IMAGING SYSTEM. The procurement process was executed via a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, relevant to the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with the contract currently active. The contract period spans from 19th December 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a gross contract value of £23,727.60.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, a large company based in Loughborough, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the prospective market potential for businesses in similar sectors. Firms that are adept at providing high-quality precision imaging systems and have the capability to engage with central government functions would find this sector conducive for expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

IBRIGHT FL1500 IMAGING SYSTEM

Notice Description

The requirement was for an IBRIGHT FL1500 IMAGING SYSTEM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080702-2025
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
Large

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
£19,773 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 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
sp2commercial@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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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