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title: "Particle Sizer Procurement"
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# Particle Sizer Procurement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7db021f0-8b2a-4bd1-b84f-010ac13b6708

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England has awarded a contract for the procurement of Optical Particle Sizer Spectrometer and Aerodynamic Particle Sizer on a single-source basis to TSI INSTRUMENTS LTD. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below threshold, with a contract period from January 25, 2023, to April 30, 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £129,910 GBP, and the tender period ended on January 23, 2023.

This procurement opportunity created by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is suitable for businesses involved in goods supply specifically related to spectrometers and airborne particle monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly beneficial as the contracting authority has specified a preference for SMEs. This award offers potential for growth and collaboration in the specified industry category within the given location.

## Notice

Optical Particle Sizer Spectrometer and Aerodynamic Particle Sizer procurements - Awarded on single source basis due to value below threshold and Supplier device capabilities. Published for transparency purposes. Additional information: Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) procurement. Article(s) specification as per publicly available Supplier website: http://www.tsi.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fc7690-905a-4175-af9c-bcefd09caa5b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,910 |
| 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 | TSI INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fc7690-905a-4175-af9c-bcefd09caa5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fc7690-905a-4175-af9c-bcefd09caa5b
  27th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd99d820-d91f-4a9c-984b-77dcae9bceff
  Final agreement between The Authority and the Supplier [FOI exempt elements redacted].

## Notice URLs

- http://dstl.gov.uk
- http://www.tsi.com

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