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title: "GB-Salisbury: Array card block upgrade"
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# GB-Salisbury: Array card block upgrade

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL,  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c9d2676-4528-4be7-bea7-e0f509065a50

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, DSTL, for the project titled "GB-Salisbury: Array card block upgrade". This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically related to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage with an end date for submissions set for 12 February 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 13 February 2018 and conclude on 30 March 2018. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, with a total value of £113,000 and a minimum value of £10,000 for potential contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and technical equipment, particularly those engaged in the field of molecular biology or biotechnology. Companies that can provide high-quality PCR equipment and related services may find this contract especially advantageous. As the procurement process iscompetitive and open, it encourages diverse suppliers, including those not traditionally engaged with government contracts, to participate and potentially grow their market footprint through successful bidding.

## Notice

This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to Tender. This Notice advertises the fact that the Authority has decided to negotiate with Life Technologies Limited on a single-source basis and is published for reasons of transparency. The Dstl is buying three Array card block upgrade and array buckets (TAQMAN) for research purposes. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Array card block upgrade'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca43bd2-11f4-4aec-9c29-158a42065705 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca43bd2-11f4-4aec-9c29-158a42065705

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca43bd2-11f4-4aec-9c29-158a42065705
  5th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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