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title: "SEM Bench"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fb6a754-70bd-4c8e-a963-bb561c2def71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-12-20"
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# SEM Bench

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fb6a754-70bd-4c8e-a963-bb561c2def71

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for the procurement of the "SEM Bench" under a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £98,780 GBP, has been awarded to HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE GMB. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 21st November 2022, and the contract period running from 22nd November 2023 to 22nd November 2023. The industry category is research and development services, with the location of the contract being in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity created by DSTL's contract award for the "SEM Bench" could be particularly beneficial for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services. Being a single tender action below the threshold, this opportunity may attract small and medium-sized enterprises looking to engage in such projects. HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE GMB, the awarded supplier, demonstrates that large-scale businesses can also find success in this procurement space. Businesses interested in supplying goods to government bodies in the research and development industry could find this tender attractive for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Published for Transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a07773f-a590-4621-9eae-4cc3ba9d09d5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,780 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE GMB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a07773f-a590-4621-9eae-4cc3ba9d09d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a07773f-a590-4621-9eae-4cc3ba9d09d5
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad3c5118-812b-43a8-b003-4a88dd848e24

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