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UK7_Support and Service Contract of PLC

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, is responsible for a procurement process titled "UK7_Support and Service Contract of PLC". This contract involves repair and maintenance services for a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and falls under the services category. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition, under special defence and security regimes. The contract was awarded to SIEMENS PLC on 6th January 2026. The active contract commenced on 6th February 2026 and will run until 29th January 2027, with a gross value of £19,458.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling PLC systems. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to SIEMENS PLC, businesses with a focus on defence and security sectors can find potential prospects in similar future contracts that require niche technical services. Companies that assess the trends in public procurement within the central government categories can strategically align their capabilities to compete for upcoming tenders. This environment suits enterprises capable of providing sophisticated, high-security technological solutions efficiently and securely.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK7_Support and Service Contract of PLC

Notice Description

Repair and maintenance services for a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010370-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
comrclfm&bss@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

SIEMENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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