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In Service Support of Air Particle Detectors Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract for the in service support of air particle detectors to Spectral Laboratories Incorporated (SLI), marking the completion of the procurement stage. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles," involves a five-year contract with potential extension options up to an additional five years. Geographically, the contract covers a wide scope, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and further afield in Europe and the rest of the world. The contract, which began on 1st November 2025, will continue until 1st November 2030. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, suitable for above-threshold contracts. The total contract value is GBP 2,177,123.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in the supply of electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles. SMEs stand to benefit from this contract due to its specific suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the tender documentation. Though the award has been made to SLI as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, the significant duration and potential for extension hint at future opportunities for other vendors who can provide innovative products or support services in this sector. Businesses wishing to engage or expand within the military defence supply chain in diverse geographical regions may find this contract as both a significant reference and a gateway to further opportunities.

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Notice Title

In Service Support of Air Particle Detectors Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team, part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), have placed a new 5-year contract (with 5x Option Years) with Spectral Laboratories Incorporated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe806f2e-f35f-4b80-a7d8-6e399a33d57d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef5a458-2c64-4c30-9ed3-4454ec8b0d91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,177,123 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,177,123 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRAL LABS INCORPORATED (SLI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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