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title: "Procurement of Lab equipment for sample analysis improvement"
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# Procurement of Lab equipment for sample analysis improvement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f251a81-0fb5-4841-9f49-9f1a6fca59f6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently awarded a contract for the procurement of lab equipment aimed at improving sample analysis. The contract, with a value of £73,071.26, was awarded to VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period extends from 23rd November 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage as of 23rd November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, to engage and potentially secure similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating due to the suitability indicated in the procurement process. The contract was awarded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory located in Salisbury, England with the aim of enhancing sample analysis capabilities within their lab facilities.

## Notice

Lab equipment for Sample analysis improvement within DSTL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717964f-fe85-406e-90b3-ac3c6f6a7abd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,071 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,071 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717964f-fe85-406e-90b3-ac3c6f6a7abd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0717964f-fe85-406e-90b3-ac3c6f6a7abd
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bba1219-b76c-4625-9d66-363b3912be03

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