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Supply and delivery of Short Wave Infra-Red (SWIR) Laser

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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22 Jul 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory bought one Short Wave Infra-Red (SWIR) laser, including its supply and delivery. This is a specialist scientific and optical equipment requirement within the goods category, classified under CPV 38636100 (lasers). Delivery was to the laboratory at Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The equipment is intended for use by a UK defence science and technology organisation, so relevant suppliers are those able to provide specialist laser products and arrange delivery to a controlled research site. The named buyer is the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. The selected supplier, Photonic Solutions Limited, is based at Heriot-Watt University Research Park in Edinburgh and is recorded as a small or medium-sized enterprise.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 16 July 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to Photonic Solutions Limited on 17 July 2026 for £40,050, inclusive of the stated contract value, with a contract period from 17 July 2026 to 20 September 2026. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off route, rather than as an open tender.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it gives specialist laser suppliers a clear example of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s demand for SWIR equipment and delivery to its Porton Down research operation. Businesses well placed for comparable requirements would need a reliable supply of short-wave infrared laser systems, an understanding of the technical characteristics and performance expected from scientific laser equipment, and the operational capacity to deliver securely and accurately to a defence science site. The result also shows that an SME can be selected for this type of specialist goods requirement. Suppliers should therefore be able to work through a relevant framework call-off and demonstrate dependable fulfilment, product suitability and experience supplying advanced optical or scientific equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and delivery of Short Wave Infra-Red (SWIR) Laser

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of Short Wave Infra-Red (SWIR) Laser. Published for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7567d67a-8441-496d-aafb-b2d6abbdafc5
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15c2c50-6a9e-4490-b09c-bddc8d40c82d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Photonic Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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