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11-D Set

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a procurement contract titled "11-D Set" for a portable aerosol spectrometer dust decoder. The industry category is focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract has successfully completed, as of February 2026, with Grimm Aerosol Sales GmbH & Co KG, a supplier based in Hamburg, Germany. The contract period spans from 23rd February to 31st March 2026, and is valued grossly at €17,493, with a net of €14,700. This procurement was conducted below the threshold, though its specific method details remain unknown.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly SMEs, to partner with a respected UK governmental research entity. Businesses operating within the optical technology sector or specialising in precision equipment can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence in the UK. Engaging in contracts initiated by national defence labs can provide significant exposure to government projects and foster growth through building trust and delivering quality solutions to public authorities.

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Notice Title

11-D Set

Notice Description

portable aerosol spectrometer dust decoder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GRIMM AEROSOL SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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