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title: "Procurement of 2 x semi micro-balance's"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a189049-3094-4917-abb8-60790346ab2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-11-16"
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# Procurement of 2 x semi micro-balance's

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a189049-3094-4917-abb8-60790346ab2c

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of 2 x semi micro-balances in Salisbury, England. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from November 16, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry to provide semi micro-balances meeting the specified requirements. Businesses interested should take note of the contract deadline on January 31, 2024, and ensure compliance with the stated specifications to compete effectively in the procurement process.

## Notice

The requirement is for the purchase of 2 x semi micro-balance's with the following specifications. The balances must be able to weigh upto 220 g with a readability of 0.01 mg.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab42b019-3975-4846-a48e-e4c5a3f1e567 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,856 |
| 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 | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab42b019-3975-4846-a48e-e4c5a3f1e567

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab42b019-3975-4846-a48e-e4c5a3f1e567
  16th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eb78c3b-cee9-4c2a-9f94-d17a87c19920

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