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title: "Contract for supply of Helium"
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# Contract for supply of Helium

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-781f7349-948f-4e46-a21d-2ee5db891290

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement stage for a contract titled "Contract for supply of Helium" within the Chemical Products industry category. This single tender action, classified under CPV code 24000000, had a direct procurement method with a tender period ending on 1 March 2024. The contract has been awarded on 9 October 2024 and is valued at £33,103.60 GBP. It spans a contract period from 9 October 2024 to 28 March 2025, with delivery locations specified in Salisbury, postal code SP40JQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in chemical products and related supplies. Despite its specific requirements and the direct procurement method used, other similar opportunities may arise, providing procurement prospects for SMEs looking to expand in public sector contracts. The awarded contract to Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited highlights the importance of niche expertise in this field.

## Notice

Contract placed for the supply of helium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb78b43-3092-4953-9195-8a9415ad0a04 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,103 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,103 |
| 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb78b43-3092-4953-9195-8a9415ad0a04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb78b43-3092-4953-9195-8a9415ad0a04
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d0432f8-c0ff-4cef-a6aa-7d56a3550914

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