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Time Tagger Ultra

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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20 Aug 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Time Tagger Ultra" has been completed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. This particular tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems, as well as research and development services. The procurement followed a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, with the contract signed and active between 21st July 2025 and 31st July 2025, valued at approximately £19,709.76 net in GBP. Key dates include the award of the contract on 20th August 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in software, research, and consultancy services within the technology sector. With its focus on advanced scientific instruments, companies specialising in software development, information systems, or performance measurement tools will find an alignment with the requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-performance equipment may wish to consider similar future opportunities, given the successful award to SWABIAN INSTRUMENTS GMBH. Collaboration with central government entities could enhance business visibility and credibility within the industry, stimulating potential expansion and innovation.

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Notice Title

Time Tagger Ultra

Notice Description

12 x Time Tagger Ultra - Performance Edition - Additional Input. To be delivered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050013-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,709 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sp4sourcing@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SWABIAN INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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