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Dstl0000062532

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for an "OMNIS Titrator Acid/Base" under the tender titled "Dstl0000062532." This procurement falls within the category of goods, specifically targeting laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method used was limited, operating below the threshold with limited competition. The contract was awarded to METROHM UK LIMITED on 18th March 2026, and the contract period began on 19th March 2026, ending on 30th April 2026, with a contract value amounting to £22,796.75.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments to expand their market presence, especially those classified as SMEs. Established suppliers possessing expertise in high-quality laboratory products could successfully compete for similar contracts from public authorities like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. business entities with experience in delivering laboratory goods and equipment in the public sector would be advantageous candidates for future tenders. METROHM UK LIMITED, the award recipient, exemplifies the type of enterprise capable of securing contracts within this industry category.

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Notice Title

Dstl0000062532

Notice Description

OMNIS Titrator Acid/Base

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025351-2026
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£22,796 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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

METROHM

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