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DSTL0000061143

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DSTL0000061143," titled the Procurement of a React IR FITR System, was managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government authority based in Porton Down, Salisbury, United Kingdom. The contract, tagged under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, and described as below threshold without competition, was awarded directly without a competitive tendering phase. The procurement pertains to goods and the award was completed on 16 April 2026, with the contract period officially starting on 19 March 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment to extend their reach into governmental contracts. METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED, an SME located in Leicester, successfully secured this contract by supplying these goods. Companies with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those holding capabilities in optical solutions, stand to gain significantly from such procurements. Direct procurement methods like this can be attractive to SMEs, offering streamlined opportunities to engage with governmental buyers without the rigours of competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

DSTL0000061143

Notice Description

Procurement of React IR FITR System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034515-2026
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
£66,422 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 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

METTLER-TOLEDO

Further Information

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