Scope
Description
Defence Science Technologies Laboratories has a new requirement which seeks to utilise high-speed X-ray technology to enable additional information to be extracted from dynamic testing that is currently achievable. To fulfil this equipment requirement, tenders are requested to provide a high speed x-ray system, expected to consist of X-Ray generator, scintillator screen and associated mounting structure, with a potential need to support installation and then training on the system.
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 November 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 7 months, 18 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There is a potential for a future repeat requirement for the successful tenderer, however this is subject to further internal approvals and will be in future financial years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24931230 - X-ray developers
- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
- 38947000 - X-ray microanalysers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
ISO9001 or equivalent
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 September 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 September 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest cost against minimum quality threshold score | Lowest cost against minimum quality threshold score |
Cost |
Weighting description
Lowest cost against minimum quality threshold score
Other information
Payment terms
Please see draft Sc1b contract for Payment terms
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDM-1961-MTLN
Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ
United Kingdom
Email: dstlcommercial-ipmoandoperationalservices@dstl.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government