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Ammunition Testing

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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16 Mar 2022 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Porton Down, Salisbury, has awarded a contract titled "Ammunition Testing" following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. This process falls within the research and development consultancy services industry and involved a total contract value of £54,000. The contract commenced on 18 February 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The tender process was completed by the deadline of 17 February 2022, and the award notice was published on 16 March 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and development consultancy to expand their business. Companies with expertise in ammunition testing and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with Dstl can open pathways for businesses seeking to secure contracts in defence-related projects, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Ammunition Testing

Notice Description

Please note this information is published for transparency purposes and sets out to confirm Dstl have awarded a contract to Thor Industries for ammunition testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3aad5216-1290-47a1-aca4-3bf21d94d5a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81ea612-5351-4408-a8ba-912dc23f636b
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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

THOR INDUSTRIES

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