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title: "Purchase of FTIR Microscope"
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# Purchase of FTIR Microscope

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-316cc1ff-68d8-4391-9fe4-f4572309e9ee

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the purchase of an FTIR Microscope to BRUKER UK LTD. The procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)', covers the Salisbury location (postal code SP4 0JQ) in England. This process was completed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26th July 2024, with the contract set to commence on 18th March 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory and precision equipment to engage with a significant buying organisation. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's procurement highlights potential growth for firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), capable of delivering high-quality optical and precision instruments. Companies looking to expand within this market segment may benefit from exploring similar selective procurements and framework agreements.

## Notice

Contract already awarded - published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7299eca5-6ffb-4bec-b6a4-187f37c07a43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £516,048 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £516,048 |
| 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7299eca5-6ffb-4bec-b6a4-187f37c07a43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7299eca5-6ffb-4bec-b6a4-187f37c07a43
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/348dd451-52e1-41e7-b8ed-92a80c87e206
  Contract Award - order form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/158bd164-b8d9-406e-b63d-8b7103cf8146
  Purchase Order

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