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Supply of a CNC Lathe

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 May 2025 at 23:02

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15 May 2025 at 00:57

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25 Mar 2025 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of a CNC Lathe, awarding the contract to XYZ Machine Tools Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of CNC lathes, with a contract value of £62,313 and a completion status. Initiated through an open procedure below the threshold, the tender period concluded on 11th December 2024. The contract period spans from 3rd March 2025 to 30th June 2025, and the delivery address for the CNC lathe is in the postcode area SP4 0NY.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the tender’s suitability criteria. Companies involved in the supply and installation of precision machinery, particularly those focusing on CNC technology, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. By engaging in such projects, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility within the defence technology sector, expanding their network and increasing their market share.

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Notice Title

Supply of a CNC Lathe

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a CNC Lathe Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Contract to XYZ Machine Tools Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8971c850-4921-4804-981c-af9b2432a9b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42621100 - CNC lathe

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,313 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,313 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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
David Blackmore
Contact Email
cts-transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 955431

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

XYZ MACHINE TOOLS

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