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DSTL0000071484

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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12 Oct 2026 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) bought a pulse CO2 laser, a specialist laser system used in scientific and technical work. The procurement was for goods and formed a single lot. Delivery was in the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery place is recorded. Dstl is the buying organisation, based at Porton Down, Salisbury. The awarded item is classified as a laser, and the stated requirement is limited to supplying the equipment rather than a broader package of services or works. This is a focused equipment purchase for suppliers able to supply pulse CO2 laser technology to a central government defence science and technology laboratory.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Dstl used a below-threshold limited competition. Edinburgh Instruments Limited was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 7 October 2026 and runs from 7 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Its value is £91,382.80 excluding VAT and £109,659.36 including VAT. The published award data identifies the laser as the item purchased, but does not set out evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements. The process therefore records a completed, limited competition and a successful supplier, rather than a current purchasing opportunity.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from Dstl, this award shows demand for a pulse CO2 laser as a discrete equipment purchase through a limited competition. A credible competitor would need to supply the specified laser technology and demonstrate that its product meets the laboratory’s technical needs. Edinburgh Instruments Limited, an SME, was selected, indicating that this requirement was awarded to a specialist equipment supplier rather than requiring a large-scale works or services provider. The procurement points to the commercial relevance of firms with laser-product expertise and the ability to supply equipment to a defence science and technology customer. No particular accreditation, capacity threshold or prior experience requirement is stated, so these should not be inferred from the award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSTL0000071484

Notice Description

Supply of Pulse CO2 Laser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0785d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096190-2026
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£91,382 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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

Edinburgh Instruments

Further Information

Notice Documents

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