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Dstl000061245

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, concluded on the 4th of March 2026 with the award of a contract for "MultiWash+ plate washers." This tender falls within the medical equipment industry category and was conducted with a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The goods were delivered to the United Kingdom, with the procurement classified as complete. The contract, valued at £17,861.30 GBP net, is active from the 4th to the 31st of March 2026. Located in Salisbury, the laboratory's contact details for this procurement include an email contact at sp2commercial@dstl.gov.uk.

For businesses looking to expand in the medical equipment sector, this tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Although not open for competition, the procurement process involved direct engagement with Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd — an SME based in Wokingham, Berks. This showcases the potential for SMEs to acquire similar procurement contracts within central government opportunities, especially those focusing on niche medical equipment solutions. Enterprises with expertise in medical, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products would be well-suited for such direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Dstl000061245

Notice Description

MultiWash+ plate washers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066247
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019561-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,861 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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