---
title: "Octet R8 System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d015"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# Octet R8 System

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d015

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting a procurement process titled "Octet R8 System", classified under the industry category of biochemical analysers. Located in Salisbury, UK, this active tender stage seeks suppliers for the provision of an R8 system. The procurement adopts an open procedure, allowing submissions until 21st August 2026, with an anticipated award by 4th September 2026. The value of the contract is estimated at £250,000 with an upper gross limit of £300,000, highlighting an opportunity for suppliers to engage competitively in a central government contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of biochemical analysers, specifically the Octet R8 System. Companies experienced in delivering high-value, technology-driven solutions will find this an excellent prospect to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The open nature of the procurement favours entities that can meet stringent quality and pricing criteria, as outlined in the tender's ITT statement of requirements. With electronic submissions accepted, participating businesses can conveniently engage with the process, ensuring their competitive positioning in the market.

## Notice

Octet R8 System. This notice is for the provision of an R8 system and an ITT will be published concurently

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068796-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068796-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068796-2026
  21st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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