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DSTL0000071532

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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26 Oct 2026 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) procured a TRLi G DPSS 200-200 laser. This is a goods purchase in the laser equipment category. The requirement is for the equipment itself; the procurement description does not give further detail on its intended application or associated services. Dstl is the buying organisation, based at Porton Down near Salisbury. The selected supplier, Litron Lasers Limited, is based in Rugby. The purchase relates to a single lot.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Litron Lasers Limited. Dstl used a limited competition below the applicable threshold. The published data does not state the evaluation criteria. The contract was signed on 21 October 2026 and runs from that date until 31 January 2027. Its value is £84,100 excluding VAT (£100,920 including VAT). The award is active, and the contract is active. The procurement comprised one lot, which is complete.

This award shows Dstl buying a TRLi G DPSS 200-200 laser through a below-threshold limited competition. Suppliers considering this buyer’s future requirement would need to provide the specified laser equipment and be credible in a restricted competition route. Litron Lasers Limited, the selected supplier, is an SME, demonstrating that a small business can supply this requirement. The purchase is a focused equipment supply rather than a described package of services or works. Capability to supply the named laser product is therefore central to competing for the same requirement if it returns to market. The award provides a concrete example of Dstl’s demand for laser equipment and the type of supplier selected.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSTL0000071532

Notice Description

Procurement of a TRLi G DPSS 200-200

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101179-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£84,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 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

Litron Lasers Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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