Tender

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

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for providing a storage solution that can contain any potential blast of explosives. This tender falls under the services category, specifically relating to storage and warehousing services and explosives. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open competition method, deemed below threshold. Interested parties must note key dates: the enquiry period concludes on 11th February 2026, and the tender submission deadline is set for 13th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage solutions, particularly those adept at managing explosive materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a lucrative opportunity given the explicit suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Competing businesses should demonstrate capabilities aligned with the criteria emphasised in DEFFORM 47, and those delivering value for money stand a better chance in this open competition. The contract, valued at an estimated £336,000 (gross), offers a robust platform for firms seeking to expand their foothold in the defence sector or enhance their client portfolio within central government projects.

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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/009687-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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