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title: "GB-Salisbury: Laboratory Balance"
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# GB-Salisbury: Laboratory Balance

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-489089e8-23e1-425e-9353-5b20acd5c064

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## Summary

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Laboratory Balance, with a maximum capacity of 220 g and a starting contract value of £113,000. This procurement is categorised under installation services of laboratory equipment (CPV: 51430000) and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd March 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 6th March 2018 and conclude on 30th March 2018, and the delivery locations are within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services. Companies that offer precision instrumentation, calibration services, and related equipment maintenance are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially resulting in a long-term partnership with a key government laboratory.

## Notice

Laboratory Balance - Minimum max Capacity: 220 g, Readability: 0.01 mg, Repeatability (Test Weight): 0.015 mg, Minimum Weight (USP, 0.1%, typical): 14 mg, Adjustment: Internal: 10 mg, Compact integrated anti-static kit, Resistant to vibration in a fume cupboard, Calibration inc GWP, Freight, Warranty. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Laboratory Balance'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c64c2e3-f456-48f1-a097-4e894da3ca06 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2018 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c64c2e3-f456-48f1-a097-4e894da3ca06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c64c2e3-f456-48f1-a097-4e894da3ca06
  23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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