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ADR 3.5t Curtain Sided Van with Tail Lift

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract to Prime Path Engineering Ltd for the provision of an ADR 3.5t Curtain Sided Van with Tail Lift. This procurement falls under the industry category of panel vans and is classified with CPV code 34136200. The contract commenced on 21 February 2025 and will run until 18 April 2025, with delivery to be made to Salisbury, England. This contract was acquired through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold, ensuring transparency and accessibility for various suppliers. The total contract value is £84,818.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in custom vehicle solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract's successful acquisition by Prime Path Engineering Ltd, an SME, highlights the accessibility of such procurement processes to smaller firms. Companies capable of providing tailored vehicle solutions, particularly those with experience in defence sector requirements, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can offer significant revenue opportunities and establish valuable connections within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

ADR 3.5t Curtain Sided Van with Tail Lift

Notice Description

Provision of an ADR 3.5t Curtain Sided Van with Tail Lift Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Contract to Prime Path Engineering Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43236b65-c91a-40d4-89bd-c7af0c735258
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61a05fd3-a005-4a76-be9b-857e84570ad5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34136200 - Panel vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,818 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,818 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 18 Apr 2025 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

PRIME PATH ENGINEERING

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