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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority, involved the direct award of a contract for the supply of an Omni International Bead Ruptor Elite Bead Mill Homogeniser. The procurement process was completed without competition, under the 'below threshold' method, with the contract being awarded on 18th June 2026. The delivery of the goods spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including regions such as UKC, UKD, among others. The contract had a start date of 17th June 2026 and is set to end on 30th September 2026. The main industry category for the procurement is classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of scientific and laboratory instruments. Companies that manufacture or supply high-precision testing instruments could find potential growth opportunities by participating in similar tenders. While the procurement method in this instance was direct, aligning with established relationships and quality assurance could be beneficial for businesses seeking to supply such specialised equipment. Additionally, large-scale enterprises that can offer comprehensive solutions and swift delivery across multiple regions might have a competitive edge in securing such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Dstl0000066480

Notice Description

Omni International Bead Ruptor Elite Bead Mill Homogeniser

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057453-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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