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Yxlon Xray CT Maintenance

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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02 May 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Yxlon Xray CT Maintenance" contract was undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Salisbury, England. This contract involves the renewal and repair of existing equipment owned by Dstl. It falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV code 50000000) and adheres to a direct procurement method, utilising a single tender action below threshold process. The contract period commenced on 2nd April 2025 and is set to end on 2nd April 2026. The award stage was reached as of 2nd May 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services to engage with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a significant player in the defence technology field. However, the specific procurement method used — a single tender action — indicates that the opportunity may be better suited for large-scale organisations with existing relationships or specialised capabilities in this niche sector. While SMEs and VCSEs are not indicated as suitable for this particular opportunity, larger suppliers with expertise in high-tech equipment maintenance might find avenues for growth and collaboration with government defence projects.

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Notice Title

Yxlon Xray CT Maintenance

Notice Description

This contract is for the renewal and repair of a piece of Dstl owned equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0fe5584-e21e-4163-af41-a20e8b3cce5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934741e3-bf94-49bc-a874-91ec33f50308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,139 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,139 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026 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
plsdcontractfinder@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

COMET YXLON

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