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Stores Options Appraisal

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Stores Options Appraisal," focusing on the feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis sector. This contract, valued at £49,957.49, aims to assess options for new stores under the NEC4 PSSC Option A framework. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom and spans from 21 April 2026 to 15 July 2026. The awarding of the contract was published on 28 April 2026, indicating a successful completion of the tender stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those adept in feasibility studies and options appraisals. With its suitability to small and medium enterprises, the contract encourages participation from a wide range of companies capable of delivering high-quality strategic insight and analysis. Large entities such as Perfect Circle JV Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to thrive in such high-demand sectors, highlighting potential growth avenues for similar firms looking to expand their portfolio in government-led projects.

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Notice Title

Stores Options Appraisal

Notice Description

NEC4 PSSC Option A contract for the completion of an early feasibility and options appraisal for new stores for Dstl.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6398b951-5c2f-4546-a383-58a16437352a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8c0bdd-e60f-4597-a6bd-96fbd5bdf91d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 15 Jul 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CIRCLE JV

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