BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsHand-Held Spectrum Analysers Procurement and Support Contract
    Awarded contract

    Hand-Held Spectrum Analysers Procurement and Support Contract

    Awarded
    £8.3m
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    The Ministry of Defence is awarding a £9.9 million contract to Southern Scientific Ltd for Hand-Held FTIR and RAMAN spectrum analysers with 9+ years of in-service support.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 23 Jul 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £8.3m
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £8,250,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SS
      SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    23 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Ministry of Defence Protect Delivery Team is awarding a contract to Southern Scientific Ltd for the procurement and in-service support of explosive material identification equipment. The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 includes Hand-Held FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectrum Analysers, and Lot 2 includes Hand-Held RAMAN Spectrum Analysers. The contract has been awarded to Southern Scientific Ltd following a competitive evaluation process under the Procurement Act 2023, using weighted value for money criteria. The initial contract period is 9 years and 4 months, with optional extensions of up to 2 additional years (two 1-year options). The total estimated contract value is £8,250,000.00 excluding VAT and £9,900,000.00 including VAT. Suppliers should note that this is a single consolidated contract covering both equipment types and their associated support services.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In research innovation, Defence Equipment and Support has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Conjay Collectors Ammunition Company Limited1× · 50%
    2. SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED1× · 50%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, Altium International s.r.o., ALTIUM INTERNATIONAL SRO — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from Defence Equipment and Support

    4 listingsView all →
    IT & Software🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Learner Management System for RAF Apprenticeships

    Develop and provide a comprehensive Learner Management System to support online training delivery and assessment management for the RAF Apprenticeships Programme.

    est.£750,000Defence Equipment and Support
    Published 13 Aug 2026
    AwardedTransport & Logistics🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Maritime Modular Platform Support Services and Spare Parts

    UK MOD seeks a supplier for post-design services and spare parts support for the Maritime Modular Platform, an airborne delivery system with a two-year initial contract and extension options.

    £3,037,000Defence Equipment and Support
    Published 12 Aug 2026
    OpenDefence & Security🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Improved Laser Telemetry and Monitoring Facility (ILTMF) Pods Supply

    Supply of Improved Laser Telemetry and Monitoring Facility (ILTMF) pods for Short Range Air Defence training support.

    Defence Equipment and Support
    Published 11 Aug 2026
    AwardedDefence & Security🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Ground Mission Support System (GMSS) Support Services

    Seeking qualified support service provider for Ground Mission Support System (GMSS) to deliver technical assistance, maintenance, and operational support.

    £7,200,000Defence Equipment and Support
    Published 11 Aug 2026

    Open in Research & Innovation

    4 open listingsView all →
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Research Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding up to £3 million for human experimental medicine studies investigating the biological and psychological causes of gambling disorder development and recovery.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    STFC Projects Peer Review Panel 2027 - Research Grant Funding

    STFC is accepting applications from pre-qualified researchers for large research projects in physics and astronomy, covering 80% of full economic costs.

    Published 7 Sept 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Trust and Confidence in Policing Research and Innovation Consortium

    Develop and test innovative tools to measure public trust in policing, with focus on underrepresented groups and vulnerable populations across pilot areas.

    est.£2,000,000
    Published 1 Sept 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    UK-Singapore Collaborative Research and Development 2026

    UK businesses can secure up to £3 million to collaborate with Singapore partners on innovative research and development projects in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life sciences, or digital technologies.

    est.£3,000,000
    Published 24 Aug 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-050fb0
    DE
    Buyer
    Defence Equipment and Support
    Sector
    Research & Innovation