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DSTL0000066551

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), a central government defence organisation, procured a DRL laser system. This is a goods requirement covering the supply of laser equipment, classified under CPV 38636100 (lasers). Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement relates to Dstl’s work at its Porton Down site near Salisbury, although the published delivery information identifies the country rather than a more specific delivery location. The procurement was handled by Dstl as the buying organisation, and the selected supplier was Photonic Solutions Limited, an SME based in Currie, Scotland. Businesses relevant to this requirement are manufacturers, specialist distributors and technical suppliers of laser systems able to support a public-sector defence science customer.

This procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded without competition through a direct, below-threshold procedure. The single lot has completed, with Photonic Solutions Limited selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 18 June 2026 and runs from 19 June 2026 to 18 September 2026. Its value is £52,045 excluding VAT, or £62,454 including VAT. The award covers the DRL laser system. The contract is active and the tender status is complete. The process used one lot and was not evaluated through a competitive tender; the supplier was appointed under the stated below-threshold, without-competition route. The contracting authority is Dstl, and the selected supplier is Photonic Solutions Limited.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a specific requirement for specialist laser equipment within Dstl’s defence science and technology environment. A credible future competitor would need to provide DRL laser systems or closely matching equipment, understand the technical requirements of laser-based research and testing, and demonstrate reliable supply and delivery arrangements in the UK. Relevant firms may include laser manufacturers, specialist photonics businesses and distributors with access to suitable systems and the technical knowledge to support them. The successful supplier is an SME, indicating that this type of requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only by a large prime contractor. Experience supplying technically demanding public-sector or defence-related users would strengthen a supplier’s position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSTL0000066551

Notice Description

Awarded contract: DRL Laser system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067042-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,045 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 18 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
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

Photonic Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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