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title: "Caesium Beam Tube Atomic Clocks"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7caf71e-a1e2-46af-838e-ec86bb65e19e"
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published: "2018-11-12"
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# Caesium Beam Tube Atomic Clocks

Buyer: DSTL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7caf71e-a1e2-46af-838e-ec86bb65e19e

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) for the supply of four Caesium Beam Tube Atomic Clocks. This tender falls under the electronic equipment industry category and is located at Dstl Porton Down in Salisbury, Wiltshire, postcode SP4 0JQ. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 12th November 2018, with a submission deadline set for 12th December 2018. The estimated value of the contract is between £250,000 and £350,000, and the procurement method used is the open procedure, which is above the threshold for public contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying electronic equipment, particularly those with capabilities in precision instruments and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on inclusivity within the procurement process. Companies capable of meeting high-quality standards for sensitive monitoring equipment will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and enhancing their competitive edge in government contracts.

## Notice

This requirement is for the supply of Caesium Beam Tube Atomic Clocks, Quantity 4 Additional information: All Invitation To Tender (ITT) Documentation can be found on our e-tendering portal, In-Tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Delivery will be made to Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d018dcb-6737-49f4-b0eb-6452096ea814 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 4 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | DSTL |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d018dcb-6737-49f4-b0eb-6452096ea814

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d018dcb-6737-49f4-b0eb-6452096ea814
  12th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/Home

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