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ISO containers challenge

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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16 Jan 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "ISO containers challenge" in the Research and Development services category. The contract, identified as DSTL0000039592, aims to investigate alternative methods for loading and securing ISO containers to reduce manpower and loading time. This procurement, completed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Innovate UK Business Connect on 17 December 2024, with the contract period running from 17 December 2024 to 30 January 2025. The contract, worth £15,000, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent business growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for logistics and container management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract especially advantageous due to the project's focus on efficiency and operational improvements. Companies with expertise in these areas and an interest in collaborating with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

ISO containers challenge

Notice Description

Investigation to provide alternative methods for loading and securing ISO containers which could decrease the manpower requirements, time taken to load/secure. N.B. This contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e0be1c4-9fe2-4b9c-914d-251f0ca84f1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a3e7b0-8ff9-4443-8b8a-b2345b1a7321
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 30 Jan 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
X-Div Team
Contact Email
x-divtransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE UK BUSINESS CONNECT

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