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title: "BFAI - Home Office"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e64fab4-1ddf-4ef5-b848-3276d387a904"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-04-04"
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# BFAI - Home Office

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e64fab4-1ddf-4ef5-b848-3276d387a904

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently completed a tender process titled "BFAI - Home Office" related to the procurement of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This process was initiated as a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold value, amounting to £10,055.73. The contract period commenced on 7 March 2022 and concluded on 31 March 2022, with the tender period ending on 20 December 2021. The procurement takes place in Salisbury, England, and the Home Office was identified as the supplier.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, to engage with a prominent governmental authority. Companies that provide innovative research and development services may find this particularly advantageous, allowing them to expand their business horizons and establish relationships within the public sector. Competitors who can meet rigorous quality standards and demonstrate technological advancements would be well-suited to pursue future opportunities under similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Publishing for Transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa93c44f-69a1-4322-b69e-bfa2987b7200 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,055 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,055 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa93c44f-69a1-4322-b69e-bfa2987b7200

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa93c44f-69a1-4322-b69e-bfa2987b7200
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75edcf68-5b47-428b-9dda-0fcac250fbab
  Purchase order issued by The Authority

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