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title: "Plate reader VANTAStar"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26a976e8-eec9-4c46-a1fd-0d47a6fa9c21"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-04-14"
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# Plate reader VANTAStar

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a976e8-eec9-4c46-a1fd-0d47a6fa9c21

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for a Plate reader VANTAStar under a direct procurement method. The tender had a value of £27,999.20 and was classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The tender period ended on 7th March 2023, with the contract period starting on 8th March 2023 and ending on 22nd May 2023. The buying organisation is based in Salisbury, England, with the contract awarded to BMG LABTECH LIMITED.

This procurement opportunity for a Plate reader VANTAStar by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods industry to compete. Businesses in the laboratory equipment sector would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The direct procurement method used for this tender aims to streamline the process for both the buyer and the supplier, facilitating a quicker contracting procedure.

## Notice

Plate reader VANTAStar - Published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4e7a29-7853-43b9-b6d6-d48f24147393 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2023 - 22 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,999 |
| 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

- 14 Apr 2023 at 12:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4e7a29-7853-43b9-b6d6-d48f24147393
- 9 Mar 2023 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4e7a29-7853-43b9-b6d6-d48f24147393

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4e7a29-7853-43b9-b6d6-d48f24147393
  14th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c895fad9-b2e7-43e4-bd55-dd56d3fe105f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2876c3fe-b586-437c-80a4-4f2b500e4136

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