Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

• Contracts awarded146
• Period covered1 Sept 2025 to 3 Nov 2026
• Distinct suppliers122
• Contract valuesMedian £94k across the 53 awards that state a value
• Suppliers named94 of 146 awards

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• Small-firm friendly

  Procurement of Fibre Laser Cutter RQ0000106168

  Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · £336k · Closes 11 Dec 2026

  DSTL is buying a fibre laser cutter to complement existing waterjet capability and support defence manufacturing. The system includes procurement, installation and commissioning.

What they buy

• Laboratory & precision equipment 33 awards
• Education & training 21 awards
• IT, software & telecoms 18 awards
• Surveying, architecture & engineering 14 awards
• Furniture, equipment & supplies 13 awards
• Business & professional services 10 awards

Contracts awarded

• Octet R8 System
  3 Nov 2026 · £236k · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• M&E Minor Works
  27 Oct 2026 · ends 19 Oct 2029
  Awarded to QUINNS CONTRACTING LIMITED
• DSTL0000071532
  26 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jan 2027
  Awarded to Litron Lasers Limited
• Repairs
  21 Oct 2026 · £15k · ends 20 Nov 2026
  Awarded to S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.) LIMITED
• Dstl0000071686
  15 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Dec 2026
  Awarded to Foster & Freeman Limited
• Maintenance Service
  14 Oct 2026 · £1.0m · ends 30 Sept 2027
  Awarded to Facultatieve Technologies Ltd
• DSTL0000071484
  12 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jan 2027
  Awarded to EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
• Supply of PlaneWave IRDK14 Dall-Kirkham IR telescope, DeltaRho 350 telescope plus accessories and T600 Direct Drive Gimbal Mount.
  12 Oct 2026 · £175k · ends 23 Mar 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management distance learning degree course
  7 Oct 2026 · ends 2 Sept 2031
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• Quantum Technology Applications & Management MSc
  1 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jan 2029
  Awarded to UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
• MSc Data Visualization
  29 Sept 2026 · ends 27 Sept 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• PhD in Molecular Cell Biology and Neurobiology
  25 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2030
  Awarded to QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
• IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7
  25 Sept 2026 · ends 13 Nov 2026
  Awarded to ROHDE & SCHWARZ U.K. LIMITED
• On-Site UKAS Sensor Calibrationi
  23 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026
  Awarded to HAIER BIOMEDICAL UK LIMITED
• Feedly for Market Intelligence - 1 Year Subscription
  23 Sept 2026 · £24k · ends 24 Oct 2027
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• Controlled Key Management Systems
  22 Sept 2026 · ends 27 Nov 2026
  Awarded to ASSA ABLOY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED T/A Traka
• UK7 - Contract Details
  18 Sept 2026 · ends 1 Apr 2027
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement
  14 Sept 2026 · ends 23 Dec 2027
  Awarded to Amey Defence Equipment (Services) Limited
• M&E and Civil Construction Minor Works
  3 Sept 2026 · ends 2 Sept 2029
  Awarded to CONCEPT BUILDING SERVICES (SOUTHERN) LTD
• Technical Services Radio Upgrade
  2 Sept 2026 · ends 13 Sept 2030
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• MSc Forensic Psychology
  1 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2028
  Awarded to COVENTRY UNIVERSITY ONLINE LIMITED
• Dstl0000068167
  27 Aug 2026 · ends 31 Jul 2026
  Awarded to CHEMENCE LIMITED
• Insurance Purchase
  24 Aug 2026 · £90k · ends 6 Sept 2027
  Awarded to Willis Towers Watson
• Dstl0000068447
  24 Aug 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2026
  Awarded to NUCLERA LTD
• Incinerator refractory repairs
  12 Aug 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026
  Awarded to S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.) LIMITED

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