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Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 16:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Feb 2026 at 13:43

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 18:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of a storage solution that contains and mitigates blasts from stored explosives. The contract, titled "Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored," is directed towards the delivery of goods in the explosives industry category. The award stage of this procurement process was completed on 14th July 2026, with Mistral Security Inc., a small to medium-sized enterprise from the United States, selected as the supplier. The contract period is set from 14th July 2026 to 30th June 2027, encompassing a gross contract value of GBP 544,002.96, awarded through an open, below-threshold competition method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage and safety technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions that ensure blast containment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with defence standards and capable of providing value for money could particularly benefit. The emphasis on SMEs indicates a supportive environment for smaller entities aiming to grow in the defence and security sectors. Interested parties would need to demonstrate expertise in the handling and safe storage of explosives, aligning their submissions with both the technical and security demands outlined by DSTL.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored

Notice Description

Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored, please refer to DSP to view full task details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

24612000 - Miscellaneous explosives

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£453,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
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

Mistral Security Inc

Further Information

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