---
title: "11-D Set"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ab5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# 11-D Set

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ab5

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a procurement contract titled "11-D Set" for a portable aerosol spectrometer dust decoder. The industry category is focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract has successfully completed, as of February 2026, with Grimm Aerosol Sales GmbH & Co KG, a supplier based in Hamburg, Germany. The contract period spans from 23rd February to 31st March 2026, and is valued grossly at €17,493, with a net of €14,700. This procurement was conducted below the threshold, though its specific method details remain unknown.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly SMEs, to partner with a respected UK governmental research entity. Businesses operating within the optical technology sector or specialising in precision equipment can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence in the UK. Engaging in contracts initiated by national defence labs can provide significant exposure to government projects and foster growth through building trust and delivering quality solutions to public authorities.

## Notice

portable aerosol spectrometer dust decoder

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016328-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 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 | £14,700 |

## 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 | GRIMM AEROSOL SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016328-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016328-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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