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Maintain and Sustain Pre Construction Contract

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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06 Feb 2026 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintain and Sustain Pre Construction Contract" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England. It falls under the architectural design services category, recognisable by the CPV code 71220000. The award stage of this selective procurement, which was a call-off from a framework agreement, was completed with Kier Construction Ltd as the successful supplier. The tender period concluded on 22 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The contract is valued at £49,574.93 and involves services to be delivered to a location with the postal code SP4 0JQ.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural design services, particularly those experienced with government contracts and framework agreements. Large-scale construction companies similar to Kier Construction Ltd, with a track record of handling significant and time-sensitive projects, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The contract supports the growth potential for firms looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating with esteemed entities like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Maintain and Sustain Pre Construction Contract

Notice Description

Maintain and Sustain pre Construction work, placed via the Scape Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55b302d9-f762-4621-899a-b128f6102c7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a35f133-2b2e-469e-b7cf-d4b8b85de65d
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
£49,574 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,574 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

KIER CONSTRUCTION

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