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Dstl0000064962

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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20 May 2026 at 12:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Small Air Consumables" under procurement ID Dstl0000064962. The process, which operates under legal basis 2023/54, took place through a below-threshold procurement method. The primary category is goods, specifically in the chemical products industry. The contract commenced on 19th May 2026 and will conclude on 30th July 2026, with the procurement stage completed as of 20th May 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in chemical products manufacturing, particularly those capable of supplying small air consumables. Given that the awarded supplier, Epithelix, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Switzerland, other SMEs in this industry and related sectors could similarly explore such opportunities for international business growth. The completion of this contract highlights potential markets and collaborations for businesses seeking to service government contracts globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dstl0000064962

Notice Description

Small Air Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046375-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20265 days ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

EPITHELIX

Further Information

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