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title: "Award of Technical service contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-04-19"
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# Award of Technical service contract

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87a415c8-8aa8-443b-85fe-d0f1787fa6cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, which is based in Salisbury, England. The titled contract, "Award of Technical service contract," focuses on preventative maintenance and instrument repair services within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, characterised as a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract has a total value of £25,000. The contract period is set from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the procurement stage being complete as of the latest published date on 19 April 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, specifically those capable of delivering preventative maintenance and instrument repair solutions. Companies providing similar services or those with the capacity to manage remote and on-site support would be well-placed to compete. Given the contract's direct procurement method, it particularly favours established suppliers with a proven track record in handling technical service contracts for government entities.

## Notice

A preventative maintenance and instrument repair including remote and on-site support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538a9abc-6b5f-4e02-b1c9-4014c13c1423 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538a9abc-6b5f-4e02-b1c9-4014c13c1423

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538a9abc-6b5f-4e02-b1c9-4014c13c1423
  19th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4156b17-9079-4b2a-a485-11dea89ec185
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c4ad42f9-8d34-4507-90e2-b7a32736a492

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