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title: "SOFHI Project Laser Wavelength Study"
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# SOFHI Project Laser Wavelength Study

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93c0a375-f6f5-4e47-812e-8eed378dcc5c

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the "SOFHI Project Laser Wavelength Study," categorised under research and development services. This process was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, mainly focusing on services. The location of service delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published with an end date of 14th November 2025, leading to an active award on 26th November 2025 to the University of Bath. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This awarded contract of £13,851.33 presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those that specialise or seek to expand in laser technology and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from such contracts, enhancing their market presence and demonstrating their capabilities in a competitive field, although the awarded supplier in this instance is a large-scale entity. Engagement in tenders like these can boost business growth and open doors for collaboration with esteemed institutions and government entities.

## Notice

This is a notice for an awarded contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04da7053-623d-4dee-bed2-50cbcd634888 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,851 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04da7053-623d-4dee-bed2-50cbcd634888
- 26 Nov 2025 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04da7053-623d-4dee-bed2-50cbcd634888

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04da7053-623d-4dee-bed2-50cbcd634888
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7261f458-9617-4896-bfaf-af9a95490e71

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