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RIBA 4 Building Design

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has completed the tendering process for the RIBA 4 Building Design. This procurement falls within the architectural design services category, with the call-off contract facilitated via the Scape Framework. The procurement method used was selective, indicating that the contract process involved a pre-selected list of suppliers. The total value of the contract is £2,865,186.39, with the contract period starting on 14 October 2025 and ending on 3 June 2027. The award date for the contract was 14 October 2025. The procurement stage is concluded, with the status marked as complete, and the award published on 17 October 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for large-scale organisations specialising in architectural design services, as highlighted by the awarded supplier, Morgan Sindall Group Plc. The involvement with the Scape Framework also suggests opportunities for businesses familiar with framework agreements, enhancing their competitiveness in future selective tendering processes. While suitable for larger businesses, opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in this procurement might be limited due to the scale and structure of the tender. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate the establishment of strategic partnerships, offering long-term business growth aligned with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

RIBA 4 Building Design

Notice Description

RIBA 4 Design of new facility, placed via the Scape Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d03450f8-b415-4e7e-b652-a01d70525d6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d175e144-a922-496b-a350-3b438b0373f0
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,865,186 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,865,186 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 3 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
comrclcapitalworks@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL GROUP

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