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DSTL0000060239

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority in Salisbury, UK, has completed the procurement process for a High Performance Liquid Chromatography system. This contract, identified as DSTL0000060239, falls under the category of goods and has been awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold with an unknown method, resulting in a contract value of £65,318.39 (gross: £78,382.06). The contract period started on 12th February 2026 and ends on 31st March 2026, with the award decision made earlier on 11th February 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in high-performance scientific equipment, particularly analysers. Businesses that manufacture or distribute analytical devices, especially those in the UK region, could find potential future collaborations through similar government contracts. The procurement was awarded to Agilent Technologies, a large-scale supplier, suggesting that well-established companies with the capability to deliver high-quality and specialised goods are preferred for such government projects.

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Notice Title

DSTL0000060239

Notice Description

High Performance Liquid Chromatography system - Awarded contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021473-2026
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,318 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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