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TA Instruments Applications Training

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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29 Jun 2026 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "TA Instruments Applications Training" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The focus of this procurement was within the industry category of services, specifically personnel-training services. This was a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition, leading to an award stage. The contract was signed on 4th June 2026 and is active from this date until 25th September 2026. The project location is Porton Down, Salisbury, with the awarded supplier being WATERS LIMITED.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training and equipment usage, particularly in the area of thermal applications. Large-scale businesses capable of offering comprehensive training services or those looking to expand into government contracts would be suitably poised to take advantage of such opportunities. Additionally, businesses with expertise in personnel-training services can leverage this tender as a model to pursue similar contracts in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TA Instruments Applications Training

Notice Description

TA Instruments Applications Training. Two courses run by TA Instruments on use of equipment in Thermal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060886-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,236 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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