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Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2156; RIBA 1-2 services

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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07 Oct 2025 at 07:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for architectural and related services under CPV code 71200000. This award, part of the tender process titled "Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2156; RIBA 1-2 services", is valued at £474,865.55 and is set to support the development of a new facility at Porton Down, Salisbury, England (postcode SP4 0JQ). The procurement, which followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage, having completed the tender process by 3rd October 2025. The contract period extends from 6th October 2025 to 11th March 2026, with Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale supplier, being appointed as the service provider.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and related services, particularly those capable of managing projects under framework agreements. While this particular contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, similar opportunities could emerge for companies with the capabilities to deliver quality services efficiently. Although SMEs were not specifically prioritised in this contract, businesses that can align closely with large-scale requirements from entities like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will find avenues for growth and potential future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2156; RIBA 1-2 services

Notice Description

The supply of RIBA 1-2 services in support of a new facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d3411b0-26b8-43b7-99fc-c6c7fc88f783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df8a60c-7bf3-49f7-a229-6237f8d6d58d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£474,865 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£474,865 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 11 Mar 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

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