---
title: "PA0000003714"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# PA0000003714

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f79

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, UK, with the postal code SP4 0JQ, has recently completed a procurement process under the title "PA0000003714" for the purchase of four software-defined radios (SDRs) and consumables. This tender falls under the category of 'goods' and pertains specifically to radio transmission and broadcast receivers. The procurement process was conducted through a below-threshold method, and the contract has already reached the award stage, with completion status confirmed. The contract's award was formalised on 15 January 2026, and the active contract period extends from 15 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a potential extension up to 31 March 2028 if further requirements arise.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and electronics manufacturing sectors aiming to expand their service offerings in the governmental domain. Particularly, companies that specialise in developing and supplying radio transmission and receiving apparatus could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. As this tender involves specialised equipment, companies that are technically adept and experienced in supplying high-precision electronic devices at a competitive price are well-suited to compete and thrive in such procurement landscapes.

## Notice

The Purchase of 4x SDR's + Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007014-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,497 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus
- 32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007014-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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