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Internal Ballistics Fundamentals Training Course

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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17 Aug 2021 at 14:53

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16 Aug 2021 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking suppliers for the "Internal Ballistics Fundamentals Training Course", focusing on providing foundational knowledge in internal ballistics. This procurement process falls under the training services category, with an active contract awarded on 16 August 2021. The procurement method was limited, negotiated without publication, due to the unique expertise required, with Imperial College London identified as the sole supplier capable of delivering the training effectively. The course is to take place at Porton Down, Salisbury, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £15,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in niche training services, particularly those with expertise in defence and ballistics. Given the limited pool of qualified suppliers, organisations with strong capabilities in delivering technical training and those holding relevant subject matter expertise may find competitive advantages. Engaging in this process can allow businesses to expand their offerings and strengthen partnerships within the defence sector, effectively enhancing their market presence and reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Ballistics Fundamentals Training Course

Notice Description

The course will aim to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the various aspects of IB.

Procurement Information

Personnel with the critical knowledge experience and skills of internal ballistics required for this course are very limited. Searches for suppliers with access to this knowledge have returned only one viable option. Correspondence with Imperial College London (ICL) has identified that the institution has retained the services of the only Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the field of internal ballistics (within the UK) with the ability to develop and deliver an IB training course of the necessary depth and quality required by Dstl.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d56b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020098-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Imperial College London

Further Information

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