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title: "Monocular"
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# Monocular

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb39d399-9c23-44af-a3a5-bdd12ac83ef0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Monocular. Categorised under "Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes" (CPV code: 38516000), this contract aims to enhance DSTL's resources in Porton Down, Salisbury, England (postcode SP4 0JQ). This procurement followed a single tender action due to its below-threshold value, resulting in a straightforward direct procurement method. The tender period ended on 13 February 2025, with the contract awarded on 14 February 2025, running until 2 June 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 34,419.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and optical devices. The contract, well-suited for SMEs, demonstrates a commitment to streamlined, efficient collaboration with smaller enterprises. Companies engaged in the manufacturing and supply of high-precision optical instruments would find such tenders advantageous for market growth and establishing durable relationships with public sector organisations like DSTL. This type of procurement benefits those businesses capable of delivering quality goods within precise timelines and maintaining high standards for governmental and defence applications.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of a Monocular - Published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a54f01-5d41-434e-bdd7-5688fa0a181e |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,419 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,419 |
| 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 | RAPTOR PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38516000 - Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a54f01-5d41-434e-bdd7-5688fa0a181e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a54f01-5d41-434e-bdd7-5688fa0a181e
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0e56cab-5e51-4692-907a-29baad16e485

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