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Inlet w/EPC

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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26 Feb 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Inlet w/EPC". This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, focusing on the delivery within the UK. The contracting procedure is in the Award stage, with Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions in Birmingham selected as the supplier. Initiated as a direct procurement method without competition, the contract was officially signed on 25th February 2026, and is valued at £15,224.40 excluding VAT. The performance period spans from 26th February 2026 until 31st March 2026.

This contract provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to supply such goods could consider similar contracts for future opportunities, as this illustrates demand within government projects. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's approach to below-threshold procurements encourages innovative SMEs to engage with public sector contracts in a non-competitive environment, thereby fostering business expansion and diversification.

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Notice Title

Inlet w/EPC

Notice Description

purged-packed inlet w/EPC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ca6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017131-2026
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

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
£15,224 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 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

DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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