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title: "Vanta Handheld Analyser"
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# Vanta Handheld Analyser

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96a4d013-564f-4cdf-8f4f-b6c18a846139

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed an awarded contract for the procurement of a Vanta Handheld Analyser. The tender falls under the industry category of detection and analysis apparatus (CPV code 38430000) and is located in Salisbury, England, with postal code SP4 0JQ. The procurement process utilised a competitive quotation method, which falls below the threshold for limited procurement. The contract was awarded to Evident Europe GmbH - UK branch on 16th December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 17th December 2024 to 14th February 2025. The total value of the contract is £42,875 GBP. Key dates for this process included the tender period ending on 12th August 2024 and the publication of the award on 31st December 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of analytical equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality detection and analysis apparatus. Although this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, future similar opportunities could be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through competitive quotations below the threshold. Businesses with expertise in advanced handheld analysers would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, enabling them to expand their customer base within the government sector and increase their market presence.

## Notice

Awarded contract - published for Transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c001266-5b95-4aa8-bb53-44dded547343 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,875 |
| 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 | EVIDENT EUROPE GMBH - UK BRANCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c001266-5b95-4aa8-bb53-44dded547343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c001266-5b95-4aa8-bb53-44dded547343
  31st December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ea89792-c1c7-4663-bbf6-851fa3839f2b
  DSTL Signatory
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cc21a90-bcc4-4b72-9e0c-65319fbaf194
  Purchase Order associated
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87b2af7d-f4cf-4d46-8fdd-a5e601a42a98
  Supplier acceptance

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