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LCMS Procurement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Porton Down, Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for the "LCMS Procurement," which falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding in the award stage on 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £661,034.54, is active from 30th January 2026 to 1st May 2026 with Agilent Technologies UK Limited fulfilling the role of the supplier. This procurement does not target SMEs or VCSEs and is focused primarily on delivering goods to the specified location in postcode SP4 0JQ.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity particularly for large-scale businesses dealing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with an established presence and capability to deliver within the structured parameters of a framework agreement may find similar tenders conducive to expanding their government contract portfolios. This tender illustrates a significant business partnership within the precision equipment industry, highlighting the potential for similar future opportunities to align with public sector needs. Given the scale and specificity, enterprises with robust delivery mechanisms and previous framework agreement experience are well-suited to engage in such contracts.

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Notice Title

LCMS Procurement

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice - Published for Transparency purposes only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-092e0240-14e0-4f5b-b62e-7992e9cf402e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ce9a2e-dcf8-4b18-89a6-e997524a8f89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£661,034 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£661,034 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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