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title: "Ink Formulation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7ea6eaf-2cca-4440-9c9f-5c452fa27b7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-26"
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# Ink Formulation

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7ea6eaf-2cca-4440-9c9f-5c452fa27b7e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for the provision of ink formulation and support, classified under chemical products. This contract, valued at £13,000, was initiated as a single tender action and concluded on 30 December 2021. The procurement process was carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 8 December 2021. The contract was awarded to Optomel Ltd, whose services were officially recognised on 12 January 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in chemical products to engage in public procurement. Businesses that focus on developing innovative solutions in ink formulation or have expertise in chemical manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The streamlined nature of this procurement, being a direct method below the threshold, suggests a favourable environment for SMEs to compete effectively.

## Notice

Ink Formulation and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd7e431-a526-4a43-b688-4d5321e11c07 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTOMEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 09:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd7e431-a526-4a43-b688-4d5321e11c07
- 12 Jan 2022 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd7e431-a526-4a43-b688-4d5321e11c07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd7e431-a526-4a43-b688-4d5321e11c07
  26th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8e696739-ee9b-4b1c-9d68-b9c853741111
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa8f3ab5-856f-442b-9686-e3e23cd0eb28
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0552003f-e6c5-471f-a772-dd6997561b4a

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