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LCMS Procurement

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:18

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Salisbury, England, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "LCMS Procurement," which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment excluding glasses. The procurement was managed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process began with the tender period concluding on 21st November 2025, and the contract period running from 27th January 2026 to 6th April 2026. The total value of the contract amounts to £915,614.30, and it carries the status of 'complete.' The contracting process reached the award stage on 12th February 2026, as detailed in a contract award notice for transparency purchases.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory and precision equipment. While the contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies UK Limited, the process highlights the potential for large-scale manufacturers capable of supplying high-value equipment to engage with government tenders. Businesses not categorised as SMEs or VCSEs would be particularly suited to participate in similar future tenders, especially those with an existing capability to operate under framework agreements. Expanding into public contracts such as these can help firms scale operations and enhance their portfolio within the high-tech equipment market segment.

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Notice Title

LCMS Procurement

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice published for Transparency Purchases only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91eddd1f-a16c-4288-be26-7d7a8e0ea388
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc0bca6-7315-440f-8af4-dc4ca427988d
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
£915,614 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£915,614 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 6 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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