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title: "Purchase of CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers."
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# Purchase of CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4fc5a15-3c56-4e44-9c67-e849e6bf9ef2

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) purchasing CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" with the procurement taking place in Salisbury, England (SP4 0NY). This process has reached the award stage, with a contract actively awarded to Forenteq Limited on 11th March 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 22nd January 2025. Conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, the contract period spans from 11th March 2025 to 31st May 2025, valued at £161,714.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacturing of laboratory equipment, particularly those that specialise in precision and optical instruments. With the procurement method favouring an open procedure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a significant potential to compete, as highlighted by the successful award to Forenteq Limited, itself an SME. The focus on advanced equipment suggests an advantage for businesses offering innovative solutions in the realm of fingerprint technology and related forensic tools. Engaging in contracts like these can pave the way for enhanced business growth and expanded capabilities in servicing high-profile clients like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

Purchase of CNA (Cyanoacrylate / Superglue) fingerprint fuming chambers. Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Contract to Forenteq Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e6aadf-2a27-4a05-ba32-d404fd9e3f2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,714 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,714 |
| 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 | FORENTEQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 May 2025 at 23:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e6aadf-2a27-4a05-ba32-d404fd9e3f2d
- 15 May 2025 at 00:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e6aadf-2a27-4a05-ba32-d404fd9e3f2d
- 25 Mar 2025 at 18:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e6aadf-2a27-4a05-ba32-d404fd9e3f2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e6aadf-2a27-4a05-ba32-d404fd9e3f2d
  18th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9b085efd-a70b-4f15-b0fe-486456126324

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