Contract Award Notice for IPMO 1447; RIBA 3-4 deliverables for a new build

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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15 May 2026 at 09:16

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Contract Award Notice for IPMO 1447; RIBA 3-4 deliverables for a new build." This contract falls under the architectural design services category with a focus on RIBA 3-4 design support for a new facility in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd on 27th March 2026, and the contract period starts on 31st March 2026, concluding on 9th March 2027, with a total value of £909,233.59.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses within the construction and architectural design sectors, particularly those involved in government and defence projects. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios and strengthen their capabilities in handling large, complex projects. Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of large construction and infrastructure companies well-positioned to leverage such opportunities, emphasising the importance of having the capacity and proven experience to meet the demanding specifications required by agencies like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for IPMO 1447; RIBA 3-4 deliverables for a new build

Notice Description

The supply of RIBA 3-4 design services in support of a new facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-543e8bb9-78f8-4bb4-8959-42f261a5029b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bb3630-add4-4e9a-bb7b-008c4e357945
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£909,233 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£909,233 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 6-12 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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