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title: "Q PCR Cycler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Q PCR Cycler

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b7f

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government authority based in Salisbury, procured a QuantaBio Q PCR cycler for use at its UK facility. The procurement process, identified as Dstl0000059574, was carried out directly and below the competitive threshold, concluding with an active contract awarded to VWR International Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Lutterworth. This contract, valued at £15,807.65, commenced on 5th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a delivery address in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, according to CPV classification 38900000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers of scientific and laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in evaluation or testing instruments could effectively compete in similar procurement opportunities, particularly within public sector laboratories or government research facilities. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can strengthen their market presence in the public sector and potentially secure future contracts that require logistical capabilities and specialised equipment offerings.

## Notice

The requirement is for a QuantaBio Q PCR cycler, for lab at UK facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011503-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,807 |

## 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011503-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011503-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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