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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b9a7871-f49c-40f2-b8cc-ff2d00832540

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has conducted a procurement process for a Scanning Electron Microscope under the selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from the NWUPC HVLE Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £69,850, was awarded on 21st February 2022 and is set to commence on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st March 2023. This tender falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, located in Salisbury, England. The procurement process is completed, and the purchasing organisation has published this notice for transparency purposes.

This tender highlights a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in the supply of laboratory equipment. Businesses that specialise in precision instruments, laboratory logistics, or related services would be well-placed to leverage this contract, potentially fostering growth by aligning their offerings with the needs of government departments, such as DSTL, that utilise advanced scientific equipment.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes only. Dstl has contracted for the provision of a scanning electron microscope, via the NWUPC HVLE Framework Agreement, for use by one of its Divisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399a4c2-2e21-4a1c-a064-90d2a04cbc4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,850 |
| 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 | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399a4c2-2e21-4a1c-a064-90d2a04cbc4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399a4c2-2e21-4a1c-a064-90d2a04cbc4e
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f2b1ced-ee88-41fb-af0b-d234d9069d3f

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

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