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Octet R8 System

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting a procurement process titled "Octet R8 System", classified under the industry category of biochemical analysers. Located in Salisbury, UK, this active tender stage seeks suppliers for the provision of an R8 system. The procurement adopts an open procedure, allowing submissions until 21st August 2026, with an anticipated award by 4th September 2026. The value of the contract is estimated at £250,000 with an upper gross limit of £300,000, highlighting an opportunity for suppliers to engage competitively in a central government contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of biochemical analysers, specifically the Octet R8 System. Companies experienced in delivering high-value, technology-driven solutions will find this an excellent prospect to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The open nature of the procurement favours entities that can meet stringent quality and pricing criteria, as outlined in the tender's ITT statement of requirements. With electronic submissions accepted, participating businesses can conveniently engage with the process, ensuring their competitive positioning in the market.

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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
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068796-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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