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title: "Robotics Class 1 Cabinet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# Robotics Class 1 Cabinet

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595a9

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, with a focus on acquiring a "Robotics Class 1 Cabinet" for housing a liquid handler. This falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically within laboratory equipment. The procedure, categorized as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value, has reached the "award" stage. The process concluded with the contract award to Contained Air Solutions Limited on 4th September 2025, with the contract actively running until 31st March 2026. The signing took place shortly before the award date, reflecting a timely procurement completion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The completion of this tender not only highlights a need within central government authorities but also emphasises the importance of readiness for direct procurement processes, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Contained Air Solutions Limited. The widespread delivery requirement across multiple regions in the UK provides further scope for local businesses to expand their operational footprint and demonstrate capability in similar future government contracts. Companies focusing on innovation and specialised equipment solutions would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, meeting the niche requirements of organisations such as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

Robotics Class 1 Cabinet to house liquid Handler

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054588-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,495 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054588-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054588-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4906
  Signed PO

## Notice URLs

- http://www.containedairsolutions.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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