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Criteria for science and technology procurement decision process
The criteria for science and technology procurement decision process
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This criteria specifically relates to our how to sell to or work with us page, and defines the different sensitivity and capability criteria.
The presumption is that work should be conducted by external suppliers unless there is a clear reason for it to be done or led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
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Published 25 September 2025