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title: "Trace Equipment Procurement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Trace Equipment Procurement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-235e96a3-10a2-43a0-9a38-af215d5b5b52

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has completed the procurement process for "Trace Equipment Procurement" aimed at acquiring laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement falls within the CPV category 38000000, targeting the supply of goods to Dstl's facility in Salisbury, England, with the postal code SP4 0JQ. The contract awarded is active and spans from 27th January 2026 to 10th April 2026. The competitive procedure, conducted above the threshold, involved negotiation, and the award value was ultimately set at £594,550.75, with an initial tender value of £495,458.96. This process concluded with the contract notice published on 28th January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. The selective procurement method deployed suggests that businesses capable of engaging in complex negotiations are particularly well-suited. While the procurement strategy did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, the competitive nature of the procedure invites enterprises with unique capabilities and established track records in supplying high-quality laboratory equipment. Waters Limited successfully secured the contract in this award, highlighting the potential for firms aiming to expand their footprint within public sector procurement to engage in future opportunities facilitated by Dstl and similar government entities.

## Notice

Trace Equipment for Dstl Laboratory. This is a Contract Award Notice published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c13a90f-2e02-489d-a873-1f7dd417178e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,458 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £495,458 |
| 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c13a90f-2e02-489d-a873-1f7dd417178e
- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c13a90f-2e02-489d-a873-1f7dd417178e
- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c13a90f-2e02-489d-a873-1f7dd417178e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c13a90f-2e02-489d-a873-1f7dd417178e
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3d8821b-7bfb-48f8-8017-863ba8818bcd
  DSTL Purchase Order

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