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title: "Automated Liquid Preparation Unit"
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# Automated Liquid Preparation Unit

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c35f59-b5e0-4fe0-9d0c-f6612abd95ae

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, awarded a contract for an Automated Liquid Preparation Unit worth £69,943.79. The procurement method was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from 17th January 2024 to 31st March 2024. The buying organisation, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, initiated the tender as a buyer in the checking and testing apparatus category. The tender closed on 16th January 2024.

This contract awarded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses, specifically those involved in laboratory instrumentation or similar industries, to engage in supplying goods to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the focus on SME suitability. The contract period provides a definite timeline for potential suppliers to fulfil the requirements and contribute to the Laboratory's operations. Interested businesses can contact Paula Haggerty at phaggerty1@dstl.gov.uk for more information.

## Notice

Automated Liquid Preparation Unit with refrigerated storage and tool changing functionality .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2863dbd4-122b-47ca-b080-b7376e917153 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,943 |
| 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 | ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION UK LIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2863dbd4-122b-47ca-b080-b7376e917153

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2863dbd4-122b-47ca-b080-b7376e917153
  17th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41a3de98-05a8-410e-93b2-a39719507a86
  Purchase Order Copy

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