Planning

Anechoic Chambers - Request for Information (RFI)

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Jul 2021 at 09:35

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2021 at 14:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Anechoic Chambers - Request for Information (RFI)." This process relates to the acquisition of multiple anechoic chambers, classified under the CPV code 42992200. The RFI is aimed at gathering insights on market capability and interest, with the deadline for responses set for 12th August 2021 at 12:00 noon. The engagement is taking place in Salisbury, England, and further details can be accessed through various associated documents published as part of the engagement notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, engineering, and acoustics. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, as valuable insights from experienced suppliers will shape future procurement strategies. Engaging in this RFI will allow businesses to showcase their expertise, potentially leading to significant contracts with DSTL for the supply of anechoic chambers in subsequent procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anechoic Chambers - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

Dstl is forecasting a requirement that will involve the procurement of a number of Anechoic Chambers. In order to assist the Authority in defining its requirements and understanding of the marketplace, responses to the RFI Questionnaire are invited from capable and experienced suppliers. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine the potential market capability, interest and approaches for the provision of multiple Anechoic Chambers which may resolve the problem described within the RFI documentation. Dstl invites the market to consider and respond to the questions presented in consideration of the problem as described and against the defined equipment parameters. Information gathered via this RFI will be used to inform any potential future procurement exercise. Participation in this exercise is not, however, a requirement for any future procurement which will be conducted in accordance with the relevant Procurement regulations. Additional information: The deadline for the submission of RFI responses is 12th August 2021 (12:00 noon). Completed RFI questionnaires should be submitted via email to scarlisle@dstl.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a029d60d-0438-4916-a44b-557eddbc217b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42992200 - Anechoic chamber

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Dstl Commercial Services
Contact Email
scarlisle@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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