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title: "Procurement of a FLUOstar microtire spectrophotometer"
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# Procurement of a FLUOstar microtire spectrophotometer

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-210c1cab-f98d-4b74-a58f-24e6ddbc309b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process for a FLUOstar microtire spectrophotometer classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period starting on February 14, 2024, and ending on March 29, 2024. The tender period ended on February 2, 2024, and the total contract value is £20,187.5 GBP.

This procurement opportunity, suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), was awarded to BMG LABTECH Ltd. Businesses in the laboratory equipment industry would find this tender attractive for potential growth opportunities. The location of the contract is in Salisbury, England, and the contract entails the supply of a FLUOstar microtire spectrophotometer. SMEs and VCSEs active in the laboratory equipment sector should consider engaging with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory for potential future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Procurement of a FLUOstar Microtire Spectrophotometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810b40cd-11cf-40b0-890a-b5d2b06064ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,187 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMG LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810b40cd-11cf-40b0-890a-b5d2b06064ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810b40cd-11cf-40b0-890a-b5d2b06064ab
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cfcf2e0-e61f-4a3c-9f3e-02d2251eff2b

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