Tender

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

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:43

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03 Feb 2026 at 18:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has initiated an open competition tender for a storage solution for explosives that effectively contains any potential blast, with a procurement value of £280,000 GBP. This procurement falls under the category of storage and warehousing services, specifically for explosives, and is taking place in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active with key submission deadlines for clarification questions on 20th February 2026 and tenders due by 27th February 2026. The procurement process is classified under public authority - central government, utilising the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, and aims for services procurement below the threshold. The contract period is expected to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage solutions and explosives containment, particularly those within the services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises will find this competitive tender particularly favourable as it is designed to suit SMEs. Companies capable of delivering robust, innovative storage solutions that offer effective blast containment can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolios and gain government procurement experience. Engaging with this project also allows businesses to contribute to national defence objectives, providing growth opportunities in the sector while potentially enhancing their reputation in the industry.

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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/011901-2026
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
10 Feb 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks 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
sp1_commercial_team@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

Further Information

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