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TREDSTONE

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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21 Aug 2024 at 10:17

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25 Jul 2024 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract titled "TREDSTONE" under a competitive procurement process to Xewli Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV 73000000), specifically aimed at consultancy services related to these activities. Located in Salisbury, England (SP40JQ), the procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period scheduled from 24th July 2024 until 31st March 2028. This selective procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure above the threshold, with tendering concluding on 22nd April 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy to grow their operations. SMEs stand to benefit significantly given the contract's suitability preferences. Businesses with expertise in advanced research methodologies, innovative technological solutions, and consultancy can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and market credibility. The awarded contract, valued at £19,900,000, underlines extensive collaboration opportunities with Dstl, a prominent national defence organisation, thereby promising sustainable business growth and sectoral integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TREDSTONE

Notice Description

This notice sets out to confirm that following a competitive procurement, Dstl has award a contract (TREDSTONE) to Xewli Ltd. Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26ec306d-07d5-42ee-8d9d-9cf186c0592a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d403fd-3a27-4ae4-baf0-09b8d00a7dad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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

XEWLI

Further Information

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