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Dstl0000064286

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 May 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Tox Planet Subscription for the financial year 2026/2027 has been completed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of data services and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold and without competition. The initial contract period starts on 30th April 2026 and ends on 30th April 2027. The service provider, Timberlake Ventures LLC, based in Arlington, United States, was awarded the contract on 29th April 2026. The procurement has advanced to the contract award stage and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing specialised data services, particularly those capable of offering competitive solutions in line with government requirements. Enterprises likely to benefit include those with expertise in direct service provisions for data analysis and management, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) given the current awardee's scale. Business growth can be driven by aligning with central government projects, as successfully partnering with agencies such as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could pave the way to securing further government contracts.

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Notice Title

Dstl0000064286

Notice Description

Tox Planet Subscription for FY26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045846-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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

TIMBERLAKE VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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