Award

Trace Equipment Procurement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 11:26

AwardUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 09:23

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has completed the procurement process for "Trace Equipment Procurement" aimed at acquiring laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement falls within the CPV category 38000000, targeting the supply of goods to Dstl's facility in Salisbury, England, with the postal code SP4 0JQ. The contract awarded is active and spans from 27th January 2026 to 10th April 2026. The competitive procedure, conducted above the threshold, involved negotiation, and the award value was ultimately set at £594,550.75, with an initial tender value of £495,458.96. This process concluded with the contract notice published on 28th January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. The selective procurement method deployed suggests that businesses capable of engaging in complex negotiations are particularly well-suited. While the procurement strategy did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, the competitive nature of the procedure invites enterprises with unique capabilities and established track records in supplying high-quality laboratory equipment. Waters Limited successfully secured the contract in this award, highlighting the potential for firms aiming to expand their footprint within public sector procurement to engage in future opportunities facilitated by Dstl and similar government entities.

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Notice Title

Trace Equipment Procurement

Notice Description

Trace Equipment for Dstl Laboratory. This is a Contract Award Notice published for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-235e96a3-10a2-43a0-9a38-af215d5b5b52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c13a90f-2e02-489d-a873-1f7dd417178e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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
£495,458 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,458 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 10 Apr 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

WATERS

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