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title: "GCMS"
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# GCMS

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-917bda22-8dc9-4fd1-84b6-ab3b3e877b41

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), based in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for analytical instrumentation for their new laboratories at the CWDC. The contract, titled "GCMS", falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses), with CPV code 38000000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, below threshold, and the awarded contract has a value of £89,525.80. The tender stage ended on 20th November 2024, with the contract period running from 22nd January 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and analytical equipment, particularly those serving the synthetic and organic chemistry sectors. Businesses that can offer state-of-the-art GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) systems would find this contract an apt fit. Companies of all sizes, especially SMEs, are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process was designed to be inclusive of smaller enterprises. The successful supplier, AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED, exemplifies the high standards required to fulfil this contract.

## Notice

Synthetic chemistry needs fit for purpose analytical instrumentation as we prepare to open new laboratories in the world class CWDC. We are setting up a new laboratory and require a GC-MS to be able to carry out key capabilities in organic chemistry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4083c4-0020-4f4f-a302-6b1d03cd62b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,525 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4083c4-0020-4f4f-a302-6b1d03cd62b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4083c4-0020-4f4f-a302-6b1d03cd62b2
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68de5ee5-c37c-457b-91a4-284e0be2c053

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