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GERSTEL TDU

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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07 Jan 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority based in Porton Down, Salisbury, conducted a direct procurement for the supply of two Gerstel TDU Systems with a one-year Premium Warranty. The procurement, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was managed under a 'below threshold - without competition' method and has reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 7th January 2026. The procurement was legally guided by the UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract for the defined goods is valued at £202,025, excluding VAT.

This contract presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. The procurement process, which bypassed competitive bidding, shows potential for SMEs like DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTION UK & IRELAND LIMITED, the supplier in this instance, to directly engage with government contracts. Businesses offering specialised products within this category and capable of fulfilling government requisites promptly and efficiently may find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

GERSTEL TDU

Notice Description

Qty 2 Gerstel TDU Systems and one-year Premium Warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001011-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,025 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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

DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTION UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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