Award

SX-610

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:30

AwardUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 12:59

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process involving the purchase of security equipment, specifically the SX-610. The contract, valued at £122,082.74, was awarded to PACIFIC DEFENSE STRATEGIES, INC. as part of a single tender action, falling below the threshold. This tender focuses on goods in the security equipment category, with the process transitioning from the tender stage to award by 11 December 2025. The contractual period starts on 4 December 2025 and ends on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for SMEs, as the procurement method favoured smaller entities. Businesses involved in defence and security equipment manufacturing and distribution could find this tender particularly pertinent due to its classification and value. The direct procurement method highlights the importance of streamlined processes, presenting a strategic advantage for businesses that can deliver targeted, specified goods efficiently. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s focus on security equipment underscores a continual need for innovative solutions, providing potential for further collaborations in future contracts.

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Notice Title

SX-610

Notice Description

Purchase of SX-610

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156f5cef-93cf-479c-8100-99a2e65aaa7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,082 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,082 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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

PACIFIC DEFENSE STRATEGIES

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