Tender

TREDSTONE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

14 Nov 2023 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking support for the Dstl Specialist Systems Programme within the Counter Terrorism and Security Division at Dstl Porton Down in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The procurement process involves Research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender, titled "TREDSTONE," is in the services category under the main procurement category. It is currently in the active stage, using a selective procurement method with a deadline for submission on December 14, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in defence services, military defence services, and civil defence services. Suitable businesses can participate by registering on the eSourcing portal and expressing interest in the tender. Successful bidders will need to hold or obtain Facility Security Clearance (FSC) before contract award. The Ministry of Defence is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

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Notice Title

TREDSTONE

Notice Description

Support the Dstl Specialist Systems Programme which operates within the Counter Terrorism and Security Division. The framework shall set out to support and enable delivery of novel concepts and research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04198b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033583-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Dstl Corporate Services, attn: Delaney Craig
Contact Email
cdelaney@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1980953484

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

Further Information

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