---
title: "Force Plate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e38c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-11-18"
---

# Force Plate

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e38c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) involved contracting for the supply of a force plate, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, designated under the legal basis 2023/54, followed a 'limited' method, entailing a below-threshold limited competition. The contract, awarded to Summit Medical and Scientific, has been completed, with the contractual period spanning from 13th November 2025 to 12th December 2025. Located in Salisbury, the buying organisation's activities extend across multiple UK regions, reflecting a broad delivery scope for the goods.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to engage with the central government’s scientific divisions. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Summit Medical and Scientific underscores the viability for similar firms to participate in such tenders. Companies with expertise in precision instruments and a strategic focus on public sector engagement will find potential for growth by capitalising on similar government procurement opportunities. The procurement model favours smaller, agile businesses capable of delivering specialised equipment within specified parameters and regions.

## Notice

For the supply of a force plate to Dstl

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074873-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,700 |

## 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 | SUMMIT MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074873-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074873-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8034
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8035

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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