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title: "Gelita"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Gelita

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d6d398b-3ab7-40db-91bb-57327911f943

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "Gelita." This procurement, falling under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" category, invited a single tender and has been awarded under a direct procurement method classified as a "Single tender action" below the threshold. The awarded contract has a value of £138,000 and is for the supply of goods, with delivery to Salisbury, England. The tender period ended on August 13, 2024, and the contract commenced on August 14, 2024, ending on March 31, 2026.

For businesses, particularly those supplying to the defence sector, this procurement offers significant growth opportunities. While the contract is already awarded to Viking Arms Ltd, understanding such tender processes can help similar large-scale suppliers align their strategies for future opportunities. This procurement highlights the demand for specialised equipment in the security and defence industry, potentially creating avenues for businesses involved in similar sectors to prepare for upcoming tenders and enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a400-fff6-4282-80cc-b93dd74b45f6 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,000 |
| 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 | VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 12:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a400-fff6-4282-80cc-b93dd74b45f6
- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a400-fff6-4282-80cc-b93dd74b45f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a400-fff6-4282-80cc-b93dd74b45f6
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70f1cda2-c754-4680-9c13-adc406aad7d9
  Purchase order.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1e328a7-bd72-40c8-a021-e41fb78fae32

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