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title: "Procurement of replacement canisters for lab equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f037c199-fc36-4280-9b36-38efe2291133"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# Procurement of replacement canisters for lab equipment

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f037c199-fc36-4280-9b36-38efe2291133

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for the replacement of biosafe canisters for the JLA 10.500 Beckman rotor. Categorised under Laboratory, optical and precision equipments, this direct procurement process followed a single tender action method due to its below-threshold value of £12,520 GBP. The tender period ended on 6th February 2025, with the contract commencing on 10th February 2025 and concluding on 7th March 2025. This award was published on 28th February 2025 for transparency purposes.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment sector to showcase their capabilities and secure government contracts. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment, specifically those that can supply replacement parts like canisters, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Beckman Coulter UK Limited, an SME located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, was the awarded supplier, demonstrating the potential for smaller specialised businesses to gain significant contracts within government laboratories.

## Notice

Biosafe canister replacement required for JLA 10.500 Beckman rotor due to end of canister life. Contract awarded, published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f64bd-e9b4-4c45-b86b-83e12b2a699b |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,520 |
| 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 12:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f64bd-e9b4-4c45-b86b-83e12b2a699b
- 28 Feb 2025 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f64bd-e9b4-4c45-b86b-83e12b2a699b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f64bd-e9b4-4c45-b86b-83e12b2a699b
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6453e848-5847-4a93-9b09-5297caa3f60a

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