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Postal Services

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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31 Jan 2024 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the delivery of Postal Services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The contract, part of the HESTIA project, has a total value of £400,000 and a contract period from January 17, 2024, to November 30, 2027.

This tender for Postal Services from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory opens opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the services sector. Companies that specialise in postal services or delivery operations in the UK, particularly in the South West region, would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The contract is suitable for companies seeking long-term partnerships within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Delivery of Postal Services. As part of the HESTIA contract, Mitie, are currently delivering Dstl's internal postal services, including post room services and internal mail delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04b5edfe-cd98-4847-9bde-7cf3419e80f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3be939-cd72-46d0-82cc-8a8073d5b5e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Sam MacAulay
Contact Email
smacaulay@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 954958

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE DEFENCE

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