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RQ0000083418_UK6

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 12:52

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:15

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, UK, has concluded a procurement process for a high-speed X-ray system under contract ID "082877-2025". This procurement, identified with the title "RQ0000083418_UK6", falls under the industry category of X-ray microanalysers and involves the acquisition of a system to enhance dynamic testing capabilities. Initiated as an open procedure, the contract moved through the tender stage and has now reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 5th December 2025. The process included key stages from the tender notice published in August 2025 to the award and contract signing in December 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in high-speed X-ray technology and related equipment. Central government procurement such as this offers a platform for suppliers to establish or expand partnerships with key public authorities. Given that the awarded supplier, Dynamic Research Innovations Incorporated, is an SME based in Canada, this demonstrates the suitability of international and smaller enterprises to secure such contracts. The requirement for installation and system training services further invites companies with expertise in technical support and training, making it ideal for businesses seeking to diversify their service offerings in the technological and scientific equipment sectors.

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Notice Title

RQ0000083418_UK6

Notice Description

Defence Science Technologies Laboratories has a new requirement which seeks to utilise high-speed X-ray technology to enable additional information to be extracted from dynamic testing that is currently achievable. To fulfil this equipment requirement, tenders are requested to provide a high speed x-ray system, expected to consist of X-Ray generator, scintillator screen and associated mounting structure, with a potential need to support installation and then training on the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is a potential for a future repeat requirement for the successful tenderer, however this is subject to further internal approvals and will be in future financial years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

24931230 - X-ray developers

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£221,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£221,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlcommercialservices@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

DYNAMIC RESEARCH INNOVATIONS

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