--- title: "Dstl Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of 2 x Trace Screening Instruments (TSI) for Explosives" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-12-01" --- # Dstl Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of 2 x Trace Screening Instruments (TSI) for Explosives Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7faa1c3-a18f-48da-9f7b-5022bdb42dd4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of two state-of-the-art trace screening instruments (TSI) for explosives, titled "Dstl Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of 2 x Trace Screening Instruments (TSI) for Explosives." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 22 December 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31 March 2022 and run until 31 March 2023. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply precision instrumentation for security and defence applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, as the Ministry of Defence is open to diverse suppliers capable of delivering high-quality technological solutions that meet rigorous operational standards. ## Notice The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has a requirement for 2 x trace screening instruments (TSI) for explosives. The Trace Screening instrument (TSI) must be a state-of-the-art, computer controlled, rapid screening system, with the ability to analyse swabs taken from a wide range of materials for the presence of trace explosive compounds. The system must be mains powered and capable of being left on and running at all times. Full details of the Authority's requirement can found in the Invitation to Tender document set, which can be obtained via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Additional information: This Invitation to Tender is being undertaken using the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). All communication with the Authority, including requests for clarification and submission of Invitation to Tender responses must be submitted via DSP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fede1ea-b83d-4a5f-92de-b78ffcf0eb35 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 1 Dec 2021 at 17:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fede1ea-b83d-4a5f-92de-b78ffcf0eb35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fede1ea-b83d-4a5f-92de-b78ffcf0eb35 1st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b30a7091-679b-4138-9a25-4ab0e8a5e3d1 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1f4890d-ab4f-4ecd-a61e-5584f0a8b79b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef0403d0-3368-4c3d-8363-152d174949f2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/212ab728-9124-4f02-941f-7a8eef678f83 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d3d72f5-3327-47ff-8b72-bb0d842d8e4b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eee39ac9-9aca-4b24-b07e-ff1fa00a57b8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e585a54-4e2b-40e6-91df-22324006be47 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/053ede98-c251-45a4-896f-00d87d2bf86d n/a - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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