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Octet R8 System

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is procuring an Octet R8 system, classified as a biochemical analyser. This is a goods requirement for the supply of the specified laboratory system rather than a broader research or support service. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. Dstl is a central government scientific and technology organisation, so the opportunity is relevant to manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist laboratory equipment suppliers able to provide an Octet R8 system for government use. Businesses whose core work is supplying biochemical analysis equipment should review the Statement of Requirement and invitation to tender to confirm the required configuration, technical specification and any associated supply obligations.

The procurement has reached tender: Dstl invited suppliers to submit offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot requirement. Bids may be submitted electronically, in English, through the Ministry of Defence commercial tendering portal. The tender deadline set by the buyer is 21 August 2026 at 23:59. The award decision is scheduled for 4 September 2026 at 23:59, with the contract period running from 4 September to 2 November 2026. The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT, or £300,000 including VAT. The stated award criterion is price, with further requirements and evaluation detail set out in the Statement of Requirement in the invitation to tender.

This opportunity suits suppliers with direct access to Octet R8 biochemical analysis systems and the operational capacity to deliver a complete laboratory equipment purchase within the stated contract period. Manufacturers, authorised resellers and specialist scientific equipment distributors are the most natural fit, particularly businesses experienced in supplying biochemical analysers to public-sector, defence, research or laboratory customers. Suppliers should be comfortable responding to an English-language electronic tender and demonstrating that their proposed system meets the Statement of Requirement. Because price is the stated award criterion, businesses with competitive supply arrangements, clear product specifications and efficient fulfilment processes may be well placed to compete. The requirement is focused on supplying one defined system rather than a multi-lot programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Octet R8 System

Notice Description

Octet R8 System. This notice is for the provision of an R8 system and an ITT will be published concurently

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d015
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068796-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 2 Nov 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
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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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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