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title: "RapidHit Purchase"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-10-26"
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# RapidHit Purchase

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dc68b22-3330-4d35-94c0-063ca106a33b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has concluded the procurement process for the RapidHit Purchase. This contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and had a total value of £81,247.73. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The tender period ended on September 28, 2023, with the contract period starting on September 29, 2023, and ending on October 2, 2023. The location for this procurement process was in SALISBURY, England.

This tender opportunity, awarded to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, offers growth prospects especially for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from the suitability aspect of this contract. The award was published on October 26, 2023, and can serve as a valuable opportunity for businesses to expand their market presence within the industry category of goods.

## Notice

Published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406979e5-59d7-4067-997e-dbf5a72a7f0a |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 2 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,247 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,247 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406979e5-59d7-4067-997e-dbf5a72a7f0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406979e5-59d7-4067-997e-dbf5a72a7f0a
  26th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eca78457-b854-4aaf-a72f-1137f8d42e75

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