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title: "LCMS Procurement"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# LCMS Procurement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-092e0240-14e0-4f5b-b62e-7992e9cf402e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Porton Down, Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for the "LCMS Procurement," which falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding in the award stage on 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £661,034.54, is active from 30th January 2026 to 1st May 2026 with Agilent Technologies UK Limited fulfilling the role of the supplier. This procurement does not target SMEs or VCSEs and is focused primarily on delivering goods to the specified location in postcode SP4 0JQ.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity particularly for large-scale businesses dealing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with an established presence and capability to deliver within the structured parameters of a framework agreement may find similar tenders conducive to expanding their government contract portfolios. This tender illustrates a significant business partnership within the precision equipment industry, highlighting the potential for similar future opportunities to align with public sector needs. Given the scale and specificity, enterprises with robust delivery mechanisms and previous framework agreement experience are well-suited to engage in such contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice - Published for Transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ce9a2e-dcf8-4b18-89a6-e997524a8f89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £661,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £661,034 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ce9a2e-dcf8-4b18-89a6-e997524a8f89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ce9a2e-dcf8-4b18-89a6-e997524a8f89
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b92bfc4-5786-44af-b7c8-a4b6cdb8eb2a
  DSTL Purchase Order DSTL0000059548_1

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