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title: "Precision Gimbal Mounts"
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# Precision Gimbal Mounts

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d06efbc5-9e16-43c3-b00f-b16493940416

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for Precision Gimbal Mounts from Newport Spectra-Physics Ltd, amounting to £11,294. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, with the CPV code 73000000. The process began with a tender closing on 1st August 2024, and the contract was subsequently awarded on 9th September 2024. The contract period is set from 10th September 2024 to 14th October 2024. The delivery address is Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, England. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action method, below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs, specifically in the field of precision mounting and research consultancy services, to engage with government contracts, fostering business growth and expanding their client base. Companies well-versed in developing specialised equipment for scientific use would find themselves competitive in this space. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s procurement practices underscore their commitment to partnering with small and medium-sized enterprises, thus providing a favourable environment for emerging companies to thrive and scale their operations by participating in government-led projects.

## Notice

Procurement of Precision Gimbal Mounts from Newport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b642678-f0d6-4dfb-90df-6809cfda1e6f |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2024 - 14 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,294 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,294 |
| 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 | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b642678-f0d6-4dfb-90df-6809cfda1e6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b642678-f0d6-4dfb-90df-6809cfda1e6f
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f20785c-5eec-44b3-a012-8ccc740da98e

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