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715412454 - CCCT853- CEMAST, Academic Upskilling 2025

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 11:49

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 10:49

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has recently completed a direct procurement process under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 for a service contract titled "715412454 - CCCT853- CEMAST, Academic Upskilling 2025". This tender falls under the engineering studies category aimed at supporting the upskilling of six students through a Mechanical Engineering HNC course over a period of two years, with the contract term set from 29th August 2025 to 1st September 2027. The procurement was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, with the total contract value being £36,000 excluding VAT. The contract has been awarded to CEMAST, a large-scale supplier located in Fareham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and engineering services, particularly those that specialise in academic upskilling and vocational training. Organisations that can provide tailored educational programmes and have the capability to deliver quality training to meet the specifications of such central government requirements would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. By engaging in these governmental contracts, service providers can not only expand their portfolio and expertise but also foster partnerships with public authorities, leading to further growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

715412454 - CCCT853- CEMAST, Academic Upskilling 2025

Notice Description

71335000 Engineering Studies 6 (six ) x students completing Mechanical Engineering - HNC course duration 2 years Total value= PS36,000 (Ex VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056549-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desse-cct-comrcl-team@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEMAST

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