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Capability Refurbishment Design

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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04 Dec 2025 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for "Capability Refurbishment Design" under the SCAPE Construction Framework Services Agreement. This procurement falls within the architectural design services industry category and pertains specifically to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated as a direct award via the SCAPE Construction Framework, with the contract commencing on 25th November 2025 and concluding on 10th April 2026. The contract, valued at £201,533.83, has been awarded to Kier Construction Ltd. The award was published on 4th December 2025, following active status confirmation on 25th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those that are adaptable to collaboration within framework agreements. Organisations classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have suitability for engagement in this opportunity, although this specific award does not accommodate voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Large construction companies, like Kier Construction Ltd, as suppliers, can leverage this contract to strengthen their presence in the South East region, engage in specialised design refurbishment activities, and further establish themselves within governmental construction frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capability Refurbishment Design

Notice Description

Capability Refurbishment Design. This contract was awarded under the Terms and Conditions of SCAPE Construction Framework Services Agreement Option A Rev 4 10/03/2022, and utilised the copyrighted SCAPE and NEC Forms of Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba60e0c-4c94-463f-8994-f6ab8d0e0799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236ed96f-f55f-4b7b-a12b-0801cd6a090f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via SCAPE Construction Frame
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,533 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,533 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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