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Supply of a 3D imaging LiDAR Camera

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 14:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 13:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority based in Salisbury, UK, is conducting an open procedure for the procurement of a 3D Imaging LiDAR Camera. This tender, titled "Supply of a 3D Imaging LiDAR Camera," falls under the goods category and is classified within the lasers industry (CPV: 38636100). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th July 2026. Interested suppliers are required to submit their proposals electronically in English. The contract is scheduled to be awarded by 4th August 2026, with the contract period extending from 4th August to 30th October 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laser and imaging technologies to expand their reach within the government sector. Companies that can deliver a technically compliant, cost-effective solution are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, which holds an estimated gross value of £200,000. The open procedure allows any interested suppliers to compete, encouraging diverse participation and fostering potential growth opportunities for companies with the requisite technical capabilities and experience in supplying sophisticated imaging equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a 3D imaging LiDAR Camera

Notice Description

The requirement is for Supply and Delivery to DSTL Porton Down of a 3D Imaging Light Detection & Ranging (LiDAR) Camera

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in submitting a tender must register on the Defence Sourcing Portal for information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060854-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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