Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2109; RIBA 1 deliverables including surveys for a potential refurb

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a prominent organisation located in Salisbury, England, has completed its procurement process titled "Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2109; RIBA 1 deliverables including surveys for a potential refurb." This contract falls under the architectural design services category and involves site investigations and surveys for refurbishing an existing building in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd on 27th March 2026. The contract period extends from 30th March 2026 to 8th September 2026, with a total contract value of £272,782.

This tender opens opportunities particularly for large-scale construction and infrastructure companies with expertise in architectural design services. Businesses experienced in conducting site investigations and assessing refurbishment viability are well-suited to similar future tenders. Although this specific contract was completed via a call-off framework, aligning with such frameworks can provide businesses with pathways to secure further government contracts and contribute to organisational growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2109; RIBA 1 deliverables including surveys for a potential refurb

Notice Description

RIBA 1 services including site investigations and surveys to assess viability of the refurbishment of an existing building

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e80bffb1-cee6-48f9-874e-c70bf9f75b24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0274ff40-b4b7-4ea3-902e-8cad0ee26659
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
£272,782 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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