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title: "Procurement of Actuators"
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# Procurement of Actuators

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5688b40-4dd3-4fbc-af64-2138e12320b0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of Actuators," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000). This procurement was executed through a single tender action, specifically a direct procurement method below the threshold. The process concluded with an award on 16 December 2024, and the contract period is set from 18 December 2024 to 29 January 2025. The goods procured will be delivered to Porton Down, Salisbury, England, with a project value of GBP 11,408.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to partner with a key government body in the research and development sector. The contract was awarded to Newport Spectra-Physics Ltd, indicating that businesses specialising in high-precision equipment and consultancy services, particularly those that can meet the demands of governmental R&D projects, would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. This process highlights the government's preference for agile, specialised SMEs within the industry, fostering collaboration and innovation.

## Notice

Procurement of Actuators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ed7d91-a70e-4a39-bebe-c9e2108c73ac |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 29 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,408 |
| 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

- 19 Dec 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ed7d91-a70e-4a39-bebe-c9e2108c73ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ed7d91-a70e-4a39-bebe-c9e2108c73ac
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f27ee94-255f-429c-8a08-8c4651964c8b

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