Award

Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable Installation

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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20 Aug 2024 at 08:52

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04 Sep 2023 at 10:40

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04 Sep 2023 at 10:38

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24 Aug 2023 at 14:07

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24 Aug 2023 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Porton Down, Salisbury, has awarded a contract for "Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable Installation" under a Single Source Procurement method. This project falls within the 'Works' category, specifically focussing on fibre-optic materials and construction work, and is valued at £1,000,000. The procurement process concluded on 11th July 2023, with the contract period starting on 12th July 2023 and set to end on 12th July 2024. The awarded contract was announced on 24th August 2023, and the procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fibre-optic materials and construction work. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The project allows businesses to form strong partnerships with government institutions such as the DSTL and can significantly contribute to their growth by adding high-value contracts to their portfolio. The appointed supplier, Datanet Solutions Limited, exemplifies the potential for large-scale enterprises to benefit from public procurement opportunities in the specialised domain of technological infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable Installation

Notice Description

Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable installation Additional information: The contract was placed using NEC4 TSSC Terms and Conditions and templates and is therefore subject to Copyright, so cannot be published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Contract
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023 24 hours
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
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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

DATANET SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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