---
title: "Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615ed

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of a storage solution that contains and mitigates blasts from stored explosives. The contract, titled "Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored," is directed towards the delivery of goods in the explosives industry category. The award stage of this procurement process was completed on 14th July 2026, with Mistral Security Inc., a small to medium-sized enterprise from the United States, selected as the supplier. The contract period is set from 14th July 2026 to 30th June 2027, encompassing a gross contract value of GBP 544,002.96, awarded through an open, below-threshold competition method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage and safety technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions that ensure blast containment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with defence standards and capable of providing value for money could particularly benefit. The emphasis on SMEs indicates a supportive environment for smaller entities aiming to grow in the defence and security sectors. Interested parties would need to demonstrate expertise in the handling and safe storage of explosives, aligning their submissions with both the technical and security demands outlined by DSTL.

## Notice

Storage solution for explosives which contains any potential blast of materials stored, please refer to DSP to view full task details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066428-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | £453,335 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | MISTRAL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 24600000 - Explosives
- 24612000 - Miscellaneous explosives
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066428-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 13:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011901-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 18:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009687-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066428-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011901-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009687-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11412
  DEFFORM 47
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11413
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/38097680019C24C0A4FE
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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