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title: "* Purchasing 2 second hand oscilloscopes from Keysight, which meet requirements."
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# * Purchasing 2 second hand oscilloscopes from Keysight, which meet requirements.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a50

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority, is undertaking a procurement process to purchase two second-hand oscilloscopes from Keysight Technologies UK Limited, a large company. This procurement falls under the goods category and aims to facilitate trials with Ultra Intense Lasers at the PULSAR Laser Test Facility located at MOD Shoeburyness. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the award date set for 5 March 2026 and contract completion expected by 31 March 2026. The direct award method was employed due to technical reasons and urgency, ensuring the timely acquisition of essential equipment to meet upcoming trial requirements.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-specification electronic measuring instruments, particularly those dealing with oscilloscopes. Companies with technical expertise in laser testing equipment and a capability to supply second-hand yet reliable instruments at competitive rates would be well-suited to engage with similar procurements in the future. It showcases a strategic procurement decision that prioritises cost-efficiency and environmental sustainability through the acquisition of used equipment, thereby offering a reliable partner with a robust supply chain an opportunity to serve the public sector while enhancing their market reputation and expanding business reach in government contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of qty 2 Used Keysight DSOZ204A Infiniium Oscilloscope / Z-Series / 20 GHz / 80 GSa/S / 4 Channels

### Procurement Information

Currently DSTL borrow three oscilloscopes to undertake our trials with Ultra Intense Lasers (UIL), so far we have always been able to gain access access free of charge to the required number of oscilloscopes. In addition to the oscilloscopes we also borrow an oscilloscope from the Dstl Instrumentation Novel Sensing Techniques (INST) team. Our trials require a minimum of four oscilloscopes to ensure the collection of enough statistically valid data. However, relying on the loan of these assets introduces significant risk to our ability to conduct essential trials to deliver to Customer requirements. This risk will be significantly increased in the new year as we start to conduct regular testing at the new PULSAR Laser Test Facility based at MOD Shoeburyness because we will need frequent, short notice access to high specification oscilloscopes for extended periods of time. This risk is very likely to manifest this financial year. We have a trial in February, and we wish to borrow three oscilloscopes. unfortunately concerns have been raised over our ability to borrow more than one this time. If this asset is not procured the trials are at risk, which will introduce significant delays to the project and potentially jeopardise our ability to deliver robust, valid data with confidence to inform the direction of the project and advise stakeholders on future investment in UIL. Spreading the data collection over multiple trials because of limited oscilloscope availability will significantly increase costs. The cost of a single trial is in excess of PS400k when considering facility hire, resources costs etc., and at a minimum the cost would double. Therefore, the purchase of these assets represents a significant cost saving and reduction in project risk. This is extremely cost efficient and environmentally friendly as we intend to source used oscilloscopes at a considerable saving over new units. Additionally, as outlined above, this will facilitate trial cost savings in the long run as we will be able to collect all data points in one go. This will also improve the quality and validity of our data. Possessing rather than borrowing oscilloscopes will mean that the PULSAR project will have flexibility with its use of the new laser test facility at MOD Shoeburyness, enabling the realisation of maximum value from the significant investment (>PS5M) that MOD has already made into that facility as PULSAR will be able to undertake trials when it's beneficial to the project and not be limited to when oscilloscopes are available to borrow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016169-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,297 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38342000 - Oscilloscopes

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016169-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016169-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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