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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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Total contracts
193
Known spend
£28m
181 disclosed
Average value
£155,450
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.) LIMITED
5 winslatest 12 Aug 2026£82,477
- 2
EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS LIMITED
£80,090
- 3
Media Zoo Limited
2 winslatest 08 Jun 2026£1m
- 4
SOLENT UNIVERSITY LIMITED
£340,250
- 5
University Of Portsmouth
2 winslatest 07 Oct 2026£334,310
- 6
HSF HEALTH PLAN LIMITED
£320,000
- 7
2CL Communications Limited
2 winslatest 02 Sept 2026£206,732
- 8
Molecular Devices UK Limited
2 winslatest 04 Mar 2026£116,095
- 9
QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
£101,300
- 10
CONTAINED AIR SOLUTIONS LIMITED
£76,070
What they buy
By CPV categoryR&D servicesCPV 73
63 contracts · £4m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
4 contracts · £384,949
IT servicesCPV 72
2 contracts · £247,066
Radio, TV & telecomsCPV 32
1 contract · £770,000
Security & defenceCPV 35
1 contract · £750,000
Education & trainingCPV 80
1 contract0
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
1 contract0
SoftwareCPV 48
1 contract0
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Experts Mediazoo
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (15 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Sep 2027).
Sept 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (193)
Innoval prep CP pipette system
Innoval Prep CP pipette system x 1
BIoiMAT1 ducted exhaust class 1 MBSC
BioiMAT1 Ducted Exhaust Class 1 MBSC x 1 off
Q PCR cycler
The requirement is for a QuantaBio Q PCR cycler, for lab at UK facility
Dsear risk assessment Report_UK7
DSEAR Risk Assessment for a Decanting Analysis Lab
UK7_SUpport and service contract of PLC
Repair and maintenance services for a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
PA0000003714
The Purchase of 4x SDR's + Consumables
DNA synthesis
Custom plasmid DNA synthesis requirement.
DStl0000057897
Crime Lite Laser - Blue & Green Kit
Gerstel TDU
Qty 2 Gerstel TDU Systems and one-year Premium Warranty
Surface assets storage and maintenance
The Authority has awarded a follow-on contract to L3 Harris, to provide storage, maintenance and repair services for a number of Authority owned surface vessels.
Incinerator independent emissions monitoring
Incinerator Independent Emissions Monitoring to Dstl
Supply of plant & equipment, transport, compressor and fuel
Supply of plant & equipment, transport, compressor and fuel Signed date incorrect due to system access issues. Actual date 11/12/2025
Kiln head - steelwork/refractory UK7
Repair Kiln head - steelwork/refractory Signed date incorrect due to system access issues. Actual signed date was 03/12/2025.
Supply of x280 gore-tex remedia filter bags
Supply of x280 Gore-tex Remedia Filter Bags in support of the Dstl Incinerator Facility. Award dates incorrect due to system access issues. Actual award decision date is in line wi
Vapour rig consumable items
Vapour Rig test line consumable items
Glasswasher installation.
Supply and Installation of a Glasswasher.
Phd in genomics and proteomics techniques
Studentship agreement for X1 individual in Genomics and Proteomics Techniques.
L7 senior people professional apprenticeship training services.
Senior People Professional - ST0813 - Level 7 : Improve people practices in organisations in order to drive organisational performance and effectiveness. : Route: Business and admi
High impact communications 2025
As part of Dstl’s strategy we have 4 key themes; Enabling Operational Advantage at Pace; Preparing for the Future; Shaping the Defence and Security Landscape and Leveraging and Inf
Ibright FL1500 imaging system
The requirement was for an IBRIGHT FL1500 IMAGING SYSTEM