Tender

Translation of scientific papers (written text) - FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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01 Jul 2021 at 15:55

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01 Jul 2021 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking translation services for scientific papers, with a contract value of £40,000. This tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 7th July 2021. The delivery location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 9th July 2021 to 6th August 2021. The procurement method involves a low-value purchase through a mini competition among three suppliers.

This tender represents an opportunity for translation service providers to engage in a government contract, particularly those with experience in scientific and technical language. Companies that specialise in translation for academic, engineering, or research sectors would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With its emphasis on transparency, this process invites competitive bids from qualified suppliers to contribute to essential government work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation of scientific papers (written text) - FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

Notice Description

This notice is published for Transparency purposes, and is not an opportunity to apply for an active procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-083e757a-33c5-4eea-8ec7-6d220cff155d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792eec25-dc59-4e3c-bb5c-0c76efbf1aa9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Low value purchase. x3 supplier mini competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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