Open28 days left · closes midday, Friday 11 December 2026

Procurement of Fibre Laser Cutter RQ0000106168

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Central government

In brief

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £336,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 31 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 11 December 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 11 December 2026

How bids are scored

Cost

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

the procurement, installation and commissioning of a Fibre Laser Cutter to supplement the existing Waterjet Cutter. The new capability will improve manufacturing reliability, increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and ensure continued support to critical defence programmes

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £336,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: contracts.mod.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 11 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104590-2026

About the buyer

Defence Science and Technology LaboratoryLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

S. H. L. Refractories (U.K.) Limited6 contracts
Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited2 contracts
Foster & Freeman Limited2 contracts
Molecular Devices (UK) Limited2 contracts
2CL Communications Limited1 contract
Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited1 contract
Amey Defence Equipment (Services) Limited1 contract
AmeyBriggs1 contract

All tenders and awards from Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

From notice 104590-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.