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Building Characterisation Study 1

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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01 Sep 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently completed a procurement process for a building characterisation study at their facility in Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The tender, titled "Building Characterisation Study 1," falls under the building surveying services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached, with the contract valued at £121,555.37 commencing on 15th August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 71315300, was concluded on 13th August 2025, and the award was documented on 1st September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses involved in building surveying and related services to collaborate on cutting-edge projects at a renowned research facility. Although the focus was not on SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a similar profile to the supplier Perfect Circle could find synergy in providing specialised services to the defence science sector. Engaging in such projects can boost business growth by establishing a foothold in high-profile government contracts and expanding their portfolio in the strategic location of Porton Down.

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Notice Title

Building Characterisation Study 1

Notice Description

Building characterisation study in a building at Dstl Porton Down, placed via the Scape Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9c3ace7-b794-4244-9527-e0c83d3b7580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a766039-2c6b-4972-b667-785e49b62b82
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,555 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,555 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CIRCLE

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