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IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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25 Sep 2026 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) bought two radio-frequency (RF) signal generators for delivery to its Porton Down site in Salisbury. These instruments generate RF signals for testing and measurement work; the procurement classifies them as instruments for measuring electrical quantities (CPV 38341300). The requirement was for equipment rather than a service or construction project, with delivery to Dstl at Porton Down. The buyer is a central government defence science and technology laboratory. This purchase was a single-lot requirement for two units, intended for Dstl’s operational and scientific work at its Salisbury facility.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd. Dstl used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 23 September 2026 and runs from 23 September to 13 November 2026. Its value is £98,920 excluding VAT (£118,704 including VAT). The process had one lot, covering the two RF signal generators, and the award is active. No competing evaluation or scored award criteria are described; the stated route was a non-competitive purchase. The contract covers supply of the equipment for delivery to Porton Down, Salisbury.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from Dstl, this award demonstrates demand for specialist RF signal-generation equipment for a defence science and technology laboratory. A credible competitor would need to supply two RF signal generators suitable for measurement and testing work, with the ability to deliver to Dstl’s Porton Down site in Salisbury. Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, a large supplier, was selected through a below-threshold direct award without competition, so product suitability and the ability to meet the buyer’s operational requirement are central indicators of the supplier profile that secured this purchase. The award is evidence of a focused equipment requirement rather than a broad service contract; suppliers whose offer covers RF test and measurement instruments are the closest commercial match.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7

Notice Description

Procurement of 2x RF Signal Generators with delivery to DSTL Porton Down.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090886-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38341300 - Instruments for measuring electrical quantities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 13 Nov 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

Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd

Further Information

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