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Supply of x280 Gore-tex Remedia Filter Bags

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:07

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:04

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19 Nov 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of 280 Gore-Tex Remedia Filter Bags. These are essential for the Dstl Incinerator Facility, an installation requiring stringent emissions control as per Environment Agency permits, underpinning its role within the Defence Critical National Infrastructure. The process, a direct award under the UK's Defence and Security special regime, concluded with a signed contract on 5th December 2025, following a standstill period from 20th November 2025 to 1st December 2025. The contract is active from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £315,948, of which £263,290 is the net amount. The procurement was executed under the Procurement Act 2023, justified by the irreplaceability of the specific Gore-Tex bags needed to meet compliance requirements.

This procurement represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for companies within the supply chain of environmental control systems, incineration, and emissions monitoring. While the specific contract was directly awarded to W.L. Gore & Associates GmbH due to their unique capability to supply Gore-Tex Remedia Filter Bags, the opportunity highlights a niche market of high-value and specialised goods that other businesses might target. Companies looking to engage with the Ministry of Defence or similar public sector entities could benefit from understanding technological requirements and gaining necessary certifications to become eligible suppliers for future related tenders. The focus on exclusive products indicates a market space where businesses with unique, compliance-ready innovations could thrive.

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Notice Title

Supply of x280 Gore-tex Remedia Filter Bags

Notice Description

Supply of x280 Gore-tex Remedia Filter Bags in support of the Dstl Incinerator Facility

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 (a) and (b) of Schedule 5 applies. The Dstl incinerator is an EA permitted facility and part of the Defence Critical National Infrastructure. Emissions from the facility must be strictly controlled and monitored. The Gore-Tex bags are a critical component in the abatement system. The system removes harmful gases and particulate matter generated during the incineration process to ensure that emissions are kept within the limits defined within the EA permit. The monitoring requirements of the EA permit states we must specifically use Gore-Tex bags. Using a different product that has not been approved by the EA would result in Dstl being in breach of the permit. W.L Gore and Associates GmbH are the only supplier that can provide the Gore-Tex bags and there are no other alternatives on the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084502-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£263,290 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£263,290 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Mamun Khan
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

W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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