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FAIRE Project Storage Upgrade

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FAIRE Project Storage Upgrade" undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based in Salisbury, England, has reached its award stage. This tender focuses on the supply of flash memory storage devices to enhance project storage capabilities. The procurement method was selective, executed as a catalogue purchase, and has concluded as of 11th February 2026. The contract began promptly on 12th February 2026 and is set to run until the end of March 2026. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory operates within the goods industry category and seeks reliable suppliers to support its technology initiatives.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the technology sector specialising in storage solutions. With a contract value of £54,880.5, businesses similar to XOS Group Limited, the awarded supplier, may find future collaborations promising. Though the procurement process was not specifically aligned with SMEs or VCSEs, it provides substantial prospects for businesses possessing advanced technological expertise and capacity to deliver within the defined contract period. Companies looking to expand into governmental contracts in the UK's defence sector would benefit from engaging with similar tenders.

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Notice Title

FAIRE Project Storage Upgrade

Notice Description

Catalogue purchase completed - notice for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d098f6f0-0eee-4854-b719-f886acb4ed49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd59be07-332b-4821-bf73-a70ac354c8af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30233180 - Flash memory storage devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 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

XOS GROUP

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