Planning

Request for market survey to establish availability of ovens suitable for use with flammable solvents.

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Planning

05 Feb 2025 at 16:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is initiating a procurement process for conducting a market survey to identify the availability of ovens suitable for use with flammable solvents. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key milestones including an engagement end date on 28th February 2025. This tender is categorized under "Industrial machinery" (CPV code 42000000) and the delivery location is Porton Down in Salisbury, England. Interested businesses can reference the RFI through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in industrial machinery that can supply safe heating solutions for materials treated with flammable solvents. Businesses with expertise in producing or distributing specialised ovens aligned with these requirements stand a good chance of securing a contract. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to growth through a solid partnership with Dstl, a key entity in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for market survey to establish availability of ovens suitable for use with flammable solvents.

Notice Description

We are seeking an oven to safely heat porous and semi porous items that have been treated with flammable solvents. This RFI can be viewed through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59426

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbdcf72-eaba-486b-b4c0-bfaf4eadc5b4
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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