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BioiMAT1 Ducted Exhaust Class 1 MBSC

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "BioiMAT1 Ducted Exhaust Class 1 MBSC" under the direct procurement method. The process did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. The award stage was reached with the formal contract signed on 5 February 2026, for delivery by 31 March 2026. This procurement focuses on goods within the industry category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and is linked to the legislative framework outlined in 2023/54 UKPGA.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation or testing instruments, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in Manchester. The direct award process suits businesses already familiar with government contracts, providing them with avenues to secure deals without competition. Since the awarded supplier is an SME, similar companies might find lucrative prospects in supplying high-tech and niche governmental equipment, aligning with the procurement needs of DSTL. Engaging in this market could improve technological expertise and expand business networks within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

BioiMAT1 Ducted Exhaust Class 1 MBSC

Notice Description

BioiMAT1 Ducted Exhaust Class 1 MBSC x 1 off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012177-2026
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
SME

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
£12,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sp2commercialservices@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

CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS

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