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PA0000003714

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, UK, with the postal code SP4 0JQ, has recently completed a procurement process under the title "PA0000003714" for the purchase of four software-defined radios (SDRs) and consumables. This tender falls under the category of 'goods' and pertains specifically to radio transmission and broadcast receivers. The procurement process was conducted through a below-threshold method, and the contract has already reached the award stage, with completion status confirmed. The contract's award was formalised on 15 January 2026, and the active contract period extends from 15 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a potential extension up to 31 March 2028 if further requirements arise.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and electronics manufacturing sectors aiming to expand their service offerings in the governmental domain. Particularly, companies that specialise in developing and supplying radio transmission and receiving apparatus could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. As this tender involves specialised equipment, companies that are technically adept and experienced in supplying high-precision electronic devices at a competitive price are well-suited to compete and thrive in such procurement landscapes.

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Notice Title

PA0000003714

Notice Description

The Purchase of 4x SDR's + Consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007014-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,497 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
dstlcommercial-ipmoandoperationalservices@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

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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