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title: "Sourcing of Smartcomb from Menlo Systems"
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# Sourcing of Smartcomb from Menlo Systems

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84eea0e3-006b-45dd-be2f-e2f9d959a82d

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the sourcing of SmartComb from Menlo Systems. The procurement process was conducted using the direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract value is £165,700 GBP, and the contract period is from 17th November 2023 to 30th April 2024. The award was made on 14th November 2023. The procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract was awarded through a tender process that started on 19th October 2023 and concluded on 17th November 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in providing goods related to research and development services and consultancy in the optical industry. Businesses that can supply SmartComb products may find this tender suitable for growth. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, initiated this procurement process. Businesses looking to partner with government agencies or organisations involved in cutting-edge technology development can benefit from engaging in similar direct procurement opportunities for niche products and services.

## Notice

Procurement of SmartComb Compact Optical Frequency Comb from Menlo Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3368092-2f1c-48b5-92c8-ff1a593be1a0 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,700 |
| 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 | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3368092-2f1c-48b5-92c8-ff1a593be1a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3368092-2f1c-48b5-92c8-ff1a593be1a0
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0449d85e-cf65-47fb-83c7-7a48c2e62729
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7edbe5e0-4672-431c-89ad-6fa38303a4b5

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