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Characterisation of Blast Loading

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 May 2021 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the "Characterisation of Blast Loading" contract, which falls under the industry category of research and development services. The contract was awarded on 4th May 2021, with a total value of £35,902 and will run until 31st March 2024. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action, as the contract was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 26th April 2021, and the relevant delivery address is located in Salisbury, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research and development services to engage with the Defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their innovative capabilities to meet the project requirements. The awarded supplier, BLASTECH LIMITED, signals the potential for other similarly scaled businesses to explore future opportunities in defence contracts, especially in areas requiring specialised technical expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Characterisation of Blast Loading

Notice Description

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-291ae144-ec6a-4028-beeb-ca61dc0fa30e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f951a563-d6e3-4d9e-91d8-0f6d2df7567d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£35,902 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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

BLASTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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