--- title: "Anti Vibration System Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2022-06-08" --- # Anti Vibration System Procurement Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10b3f38-1943-44ab-b769-c3475ca36610.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is conducting a procurement process titled "Anti Vibration System Procurement" for the purchase of up to five active and/or passive anti-vibration solutions to protect vibration-sensitive equipment being relocated to Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submission set for 19 June 2022. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £600,000, categorised primarily under goods, specifically laboratory benching, with additional classifications for installation services and laboratory services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, installation services, and related technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process utilises an open method allowing varied suppliers to compete. Competitors with expertise in anti-vibration solutions or those with the capability to support the needs of sophisticated scientific equipment will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion within the defence and technology sectors. ## Notice Dstl have a requirement to purchase up to 5 active and/or passive anti vibration solutions for vibration sensitive equipment being relocated to Porton Down. A solution is required for: 1. Raith 150 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) 2. FEI V400ACE Focused Ion Beam (FIB) 3. MultiProbe MP2b Nanoprober (also referred to as Atomic Force Prober - AFP) 4. Bruker Dimension Edge Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) 5. Zeiss EVO 15 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Dstl sets out to confirm the requirement is being procured in individual lots, and can be reviewed on the Defence Sourcing Portal under Project: CHESS-0000008326 - Anti-Vibration System Procurement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ccadf2-f1c3-46a1-a46d-769dc5a02eef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 39181000 - Laboratory benching - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2022 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ccadf2-f1c3-46a1-a46d-769dc5a02eef - 17 May 2022 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ccadf2-f1c3-46a1-a46d-769dc5a02eef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ccadf2-f1c3-46a1-a46d-769dc5a02eef 8th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33371894-0dc9-4088-9d8b-512bbffaafe2 Lot 1 Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ced34a8e-e96c-4e6a-871d-a98186fa76c0 Lot 1 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f1396f8-77e3-4021-93f7-398110f5998b Lot 2 Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29501e75-2fa5-4b38-a56f-f33e003a833b Lot 2 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a5db529-86b8-49eb-a004-a171c89b26b1 Lot 3 Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdaca1de-59a9-4998-a0c6-7db1718ed14a Lot 3 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8208a0b9-7ef7-4254-8041-52ce01a17592 Lot 4 Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/472457f6-bc0f-4e7b-9fdc-7599bc70937b Lot 4 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/945b8445-bf15-477d-80ad-65028501de38 Lot 5 Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/761ec2e9-8733-4c17-9429-85d75aefbd76 Lot 5 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5db6fe7-d312-44ec-8f4d-6c4b2316b181 DEFFORM 47 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dd476d1-b00d-464e-be21-5b7512f22684 Dstl issued dimensions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1b35498-7841-4f40-870f-dc084795a561 Statement Relating to Good Standing - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec31c75d-8f22-4e42-a354-d41dbb8f4de6 Security Aspects Letter - Overseas Firms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b90a03d1-0915-47fb-87fe-eedf92c1bd1d Security Aspects Letter - UK Firms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da116835-6a05-4a6b-8d7c-eea9c045ba16 DEFFORM 528 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/486912ad-cb6d-4051-b4b1-e415631e552b Estimated Procurement Timeline - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/494e7c55-0cbd-4b0a-8fbd-d93425df15b0 Lot 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a3a1597-7702-4a78-ac58-b526071a412a Lot 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83ef1e4c-5863-4255-b260-aaeb7355e32e Lot 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68c0b932-f659-4d6b-addf-9e09108b3bce Lot 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e518be78-7857-442b-a2ac-4e6307c911d7 Lot 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/870d579c-cdaa-4ab0-b089-35d1b6365cc5 Lot 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce252a9e-d60a-4a48-8930-7f51a0659569 Lot 4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03955acf-7f09-4cdf-abac-85358483e1c1 Lot 4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80a8d905-02bb-48fa-b016-bd89367c74a9 Lot 5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/766a1949-fc16-4631-9d2c-9b364ec2a3df Lot 5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d37f3692-0731-43a7-8820-d045f75662bf DEFFORM 47 Lot 1 to 5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa041af7-3b2d-4473-9252-2812f2f11526 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34b2d890-5021-4621-a5fb-e72ec10d12a7 Statement Relating to Good Standing - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3eafbb9-6d69-4935-919c-7ff77dd365d0 DEFFORM 528 Lot 1 to 5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a41cd602-0f9b-4093-af7e-5caecd40574a Estimate procurement timeline ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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