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title: "IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077a47"
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# IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7

Buyer: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077a47

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) bought two radio-frequency (RF) signal generators for delivery to its Porton Down site in Salisbury. These instruments generate RF signals for testing and measurement work; the procurement classifies them as instruments for measuring electrical quantities (CPV 38341300). The requirement was for equipment rather than a service or construction project, with delivery to Dstl at Porton Down. The buyer is a central government defence science and technology laboratory. This purchase was a single-lot requirement for two units, intended for Dstl’s operational and scientific work at its Salisbury facility.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd. Dstl used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 23 September 2026 and runs from 23 September to 13 November 2026. Its value is £98,920 excluding VAT (£118,704 including VAT). The process had one lot, covering the two RF signal generators, and the award is active. No competing evaluation or scored award criteria are described; the stated route was a non-competitive purchase. The contract covers supply of the equipment for delivery to Porton Down, Salisbury.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from Dstl, this award demonstrates demand for specialist RF signal-generation equipment for a defence science and technology laboratory. A credible competitor would need to supply two RF signal generators suitable for measurement and testing work, with the ability to deliver to Dstl’s Porton Down site in Salisbury. Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, a large supplier, was selected through a below-threshold direct award without competition, so product suitability and the ability to meet the buyer’s operational requirement are central indicators of the supplier profile that secured this purchase. The award is evidence of a focused equipment requirement rather than a broad service contract; suppliers whose offer covers RF test and measurement instruments are the closest commercial match.

## Notice

Procurement of 2x RF Signal Generators with delivery to DSTL Porton Down.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090886-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,920 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341300 - Instruments for measuring electrical quantities

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090886-2026
  25th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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