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Replacement of gas monitors

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Jul 2026 at 16:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Jul 2026 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory procured replacement gas-detection equipment for its operations. The requirement covered Dräger X-AM 8000 gas monitors and accessories, described as two units, under the goods category (CPV 38543000). Delivery covered the English regions from the North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber through the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West. The buying organisation is a central government science and technology laboratory based at Porton Down, Salisbury. This opportunity is therefore relevant to suppliers of portable gas-monitoring equipment, particularly those able to supply Dräger X-AM 8000 units and associated accessories for delivery across multiple English regions.

The procurement is complete and has resulted in two active awards to SHAWCITY LIMITED, covering the same gas-detection equipment requirement. It was a direct award, using a below-threshold procedure without competition. The first contract was signed on 2 June 2026, runs from 8 June to 28 August 2026, and is valued at £12,904 excluding VAT (£15,484 including VAT). The second was signed on 2 July 2026, runs from 6 July to 28 August 2026, and has the same value of £12,904 excluding VAT (£15,484 including VAT). Both awards relate to one lot and are below the relevant threshold. The recorded outcome confirms the selected supplier and contract arrangements.

This award demonstrates established demand from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory for Dräger X-AM 8000 gas monitors and accessories, with requirements delivered across England rather than at a single site. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would have a dependable source of these specific monitors, suitable accessories and the technical knowledge to identify the correct equipment for gas detection work. They would also need the operational capacity to fulfil orders across multiple English regions and manage delivery for a public-sector science and technology organisation. SHAWCITY LIMITED is identified as an SME supplier, showing that this requirement can be served by a specialist small or medium-sized business rather than only a large national contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of gas monitors

Notice Description

Replacement of gas monitors. Drager X-AM 8000 unit and accessories x2 - Previous notice in correct contract signature date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,904 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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

SHAWCITY LIMITED

Further Information

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