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title: "Trace Screening Instruments (TSI) for Explosives"
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# Trace Screening Instruments (TSI) for Explosives

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d326b24b-f9c8-4411-b55e-f55f742912f7

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has completed a tender process for the procurement of Trace Screening Instruments for Explosives, valued at £61,107.49. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which concluded on 4th January 2022, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2022 and running until 31st March 2025. The primary location for delivery is Salisbury, England, as specified in the contract.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly attractive, as it fosters competition from a diverse supplier base. Companies capable of providing advanced screening technology and related services are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth within the defence and security sectors.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes only. Dstl has contracted for the provision of trace screening equipment for use by one of its Divisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6596737e-254c-4e84-959e-b85302abdfbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,107 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,107 |
| 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 | SMITHS DETECTION-WATFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6596737e-254c-4e84-959e-b85302abdfbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6596737e-254c-4e84-959e-b85302abdfbe
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9df983f0-1974-460c-a771-db8726488565
  MOD SC1A Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dc75c58-8d38-45eb-9cb7-77381521fe2c
  Dstl Purchase Order

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

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