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Q PCR Cycler

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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09 Feb 2026 at 15:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government authority based in Salisbury, procured a QuantaBio Q PCR cycler for use at its UK facility. The procurement process, identified as Dstl0000059574, was carried out directly and below the competitive threshold, concluding with an active contract awarded to VWR International Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Lutterworth. This contract, valued at £15,807.65, commenced on 5th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a delivery address in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, according to CPV classification 38900000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers of scientific and laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in evaluation or testing instruments could effectively compete in similar procurement opportunities, particularly within public sector laboratories or government research facilities. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can strengthen their market presence in the public sector and potentially secure future contracts that require logistical capabilities and specialised equipment offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q PCR Cycler

Notice Description

The requirement is for a QuantaBio Q PCR cycler, for lab at UK facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011503-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,807 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
sp2commercial@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

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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