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# Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Executive agency · Dstl of [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)

GB

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1,591

since 18 Nov 2016

Typical value

£88,125

median of 1451 stated values

Value range

£100 to £131.8m

lowest to highest

## Open opportunities

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## How this buyer buys

476 of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's notices were call-offs from a framework, DPS or dynamic market, worth £494,256,106 in total. Only suppliers on the route can win that work.

- [RM6124 Communications Marketplace](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6124)Open to join nowDynamic Purchasing SystemYes: dynamic purchasing system open for bids3 call-offs£885,600last 26 Jun 2026[How to apply ](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6124)
- [RM6100 Technology Services 3](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6100)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.2 call-offs£222,099,536last 26 Nov 2024
- [RM6020 Insurance and Related Services 3](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6020)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.2 call-offs£92,354last 27 Oct 2022
- [RM3741 Project Management and Full Design Team Services](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3741)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.1 call-off£177,935last 30 Jul 2021
- [RM3731 Insurance Services II](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3731)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.1 call-off£84,228last 20 Oct 2021
- [RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6244)FrameworkNo: framework closed until about 28 Nov 2026It ends 28 Nov 2026, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it.1 call-off£55,376last 11 Mar 2024
- [RM6273 Employee Benefits and Services](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6273)FrameworkNo: framework closed until about 25 May 2027It ends 25 May 2027, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it.1 call-off£8,500,000last 8 May 2024
- [RM3822 Managed Learning Service](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3822)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.1 call-off£276,000last 24 Jun 2021
- [RM1557.15 G-Cloud 15](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM1557.15)FrameworkNo: framework closed until about 5 Feb 2028Only suppliers already on it can win call-offs. It runs until 5 Feb 2028; you can bid for its replacement then.1 call-off£244,120last 14 Feb 2023
- Unnamed frameworkFrameworkThe notice doesn't name the frameworkAsk the buyer which framework it used and when it reopens.439 call-offs£251,452,328last 14 Oct 2026
- Unnamed dynamic purchasing systemDynamic purchasing systemPossibly: a DPS accepts new suppliers while it runsThe notice does not link to the DPS itself. Ask the buyer how to apply.24 call-offs£10,388,629last 28 Jul 2026

## Procurement contacts

People Defence Science and Technology Laboratory named as contact points in its own tender and award notices, newest first.

125 contacts published by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Names, emails and phone numbers exactly as the buyer published them in its notices. Included with Professional and Business.

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##  Recent contract awards

- [Baader Planetarium GmbH](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/baader-planetarium)

    [Supply of PlaneWave IRDK14 Dall-Kirkham IR telescope, DeltaRho 350 telescope plus accessories and T600 Direct Drive Gimbal Mount.](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-c508-7135-8d1d-6eb8084c0c26/supply-of-planewave-irdk14-dall-kirkham-ir-telescope-deltarho-350-telescope-plu)

    €145,957

    12 Oct 2026
- [Foster &amp; Freeman Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/foster-and-freeman)

    [Dstl0000071686](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13fdd-377c-73b1-a636-c50df9a3feee/dstl0000071686)

    £33,367

    8 Oct 2026
- [K.J. QUINN SERVICES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kj-quinn-services)

    [M&amp;E Minor Works](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-689c-719a-9a70-8dbc757d641d/me-minor-works)

    £3,000,000

    8 Oct 2026
- [EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/edinburgh-instruments)

    [DSTL0000071484](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-b556-723a-9249-6fa32d4688b6/dstl0000071484)

    £91,383

    7 Oct 2026
- [Facultatieve Technologies Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/facultatieve-technologies)

    [Maintenance Service](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b64-7266-7066-acfe-c015032a24b9/maintenance-service)

    £1,045,833

    26 Sept 2026
- [UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/university-of-sussex)

    [Quantum Technology Applications &amp; Management MSc](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-d78a-719a-b446-26feac1d7a4b/quantum-technology-applications-management-msc)

    £13,500

    23 Sept 2026
- [Rohde &amp; Schwarz UK Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/rohde-and-schwarz)

    [IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-3f7d-7399-9911-bbe44725afdc/ipmo-232303-signal-generators-uk-7)

    £98,920

    23 Sept 2026
- [Feedly, Inc.](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/feedly)

    [Feedly for Market Intelligence - 1 Year Subscription](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d22-6772-71a0-bac3-f233b60239d4/feedly-for-market-intelligence-1-year-subscription)

    £23,740

    23 Sept 2026
- [The University of Warwick](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/university-of-warwick)

    [MSc Data Visualization](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-8417-71a4-aedb-9e252620a992/msc-data-visualization)

    £11,840

    14 Sept 2026
- [Amey Defence Equipment (Services) Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/amey-defence-equipment-services)

    [IPMO 1877.04 - Telehandler Procurement](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bde-ae6f-73a8-bb52-3cdb7ebbc8ee/ipmo-187704-telehandler-procurement)

    £111,321

    14 Sept 2026
- [ASSA ABLOY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/assa-abloy-global-solutions)

    [Controlled Key Management Systems](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-f239-7097-ae67-c7c6e7b7cd4c/controlled-key-management-systems)

    £13,796

    11 Sept 2026
- [University of Portsmouth](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/university-of-portsmouth)

    [BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management distance learning degree course](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-4e5b-712a-98ee-39b9b14ccf56/bsc-hons-risk-and-security-management-distance-learning-degree-course)

    £14,310

    3 Sept 2026

## Contracts coming up for renewal

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's contracts ending in the next two years, from award notices and its own contract register. Most go back out to tender, so this is the time to get to know the buyer.

- [Infrastructure Upgrades RIBA 2-4](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-0627-726f-806d-400b7612a9a0/infrastructure-upgrades-riba-2-4)[MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION &amp; INFRASTRUCTURE LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/morgan-sindall-construction-and-infrastructure) · Award noticeEnds 3 Nov 2026£40,909
- [CDM Advisory Service](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf8-8045-721c-95fe-c8e39b2f696d/cdm-advisory-service)[AtkinsRealis](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/atkinsrealis) · Award noticeEnds 6 Nov 2026£192,950
- [IPMO 2323.03 - Signal Generators - UK 7](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-3f7d-7399-9911-bbe44725afdc/ipmo-232303-signal-generators-uk-7)[Rohde &amp; Schwarz UK Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/rohde-and-schwarz) · Award noticeEnds 13 Nov 2026£98,920
- [RQ0000035625-Microbiological Safety Cabinets](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb3-1c22-7323-8e1f-66946a2eeef7/rq0000035625-microbiological-safety-cabinets)[Contained Air Solutions Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/contained-air-solutions) · Award noticeEnds 14 Nov 2026£92,520
- [MAHI Software Licence Renewal](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-b60b-7259-be9f-171a5c6f48cd/mahi-software-licence-renewal)[MAHI BV](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mahi) · Award noticeEnds 16 Nov 2026£19,820
- [Service and Calibration Contract](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce0-b1b6-7204-8dc5-96900644ab17/service-and-calibration-contract)[Sartorius UK Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/sartorius) · Award noticeEnds 25 Nov 2026£12,525
- [Controlled Key Management Systems](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-f239-7097-ae67-c7c6e7b7cd4c/controlled-key-management-systems)[ASSA ABLOY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/assa-abloy-global-solutions) · Award noticeEnds 27 Nov 2026£13,796
- [Dstl0000071686](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13fdd-377c-73b1-a636-c50df9a3feee/dstl0000071686)[Foster &amp; Freeman Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/foster-and-freeman) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£33,367
- [Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare PhD Studentships](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca3-bc2c-706e-9f38-8fee917e73a7/radio-frequency-electronic-warfare-phd-studentships)[THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/university-of-birmingham) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£223,470
- [UK7\_Support and Service Contract of PLC](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-86b8-725f-864e-20f38ee6a097/uk7-support-and-service-contract-of-plc)[SIEMENS PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/siemens) · Award noticeEnds 29 Jan 2027£16,215
- [Huddle Licences](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d19-6f84-727b-93fd-fbbcb2bbce11/huddle-licences)[IDEAGEN SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ideagen-solutions) and 1 more · Award noticeEnds 31 Jan 2027£47,142
- [DSTL0000071484](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-b556-723a-9249-6fa32d4688b6/dstl0000071484)[EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/edinburgh-instruments) · Award noticeEnds 31 Jan 2027£91,383
- [Contract Award Notice for IPMO 1447; RIBA 3-4 deliverables for a new build](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-e840-700a-ab23-cf5758e68ee7/contract-award-notice-for-ipmo-1447-riba-3-4-deliverables-for-a-new-build)[Morgan Sindall Construction &amp; Infrastructure Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/morgan-sindall-construction-and-infrastructure) · Award noticeEnds 9 Mar 2027£909,234
- [Intel Lease](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d14-27e4-7337-89b6-bc24ddb76459/intel-lease)[INTEL CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/intel-corporation) · Award noticeEnds 13 Mar 2027£47,175
- [AII129 Blue Steel for RBATE (Phase 1 HF Communications Bearers Theme Champion)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9c-307f-71c2-ba0f-956c075debc8/aii129-blue-steel-for-rbate-phase-1-hf-communications-bearers-theme-champion)[QINETIQ LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/qinetiq) · Award noticeEnds 31 Mar 2027£96,940

## What they buy

- [Research &amp; development770](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development)
- [Laboratory &amp; precision equipment172](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment)
- [IT services69](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services)
- [Architecture, engineering &amp; surveying58](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying)
- [Security, fire &amp; defence equipment50](https://tendernation.io/sectors/security-fire-defence-equipment)
- [Software packages &amp; information systems47](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems)

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