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PPE Enclosure

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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27 Oct 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "PPE Enclosure" has been completed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government authority located in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The procurement covers the purchase of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cabin to be used as a PPE enclosure. This process falls under the category of goods and specifically involves modular and portable buildings, as well as cabins. The procurement was active with an award status on 27th October 2025, with a contract start date of the same day and an end date set for 12th December 2025. The procurement method was carried out below the threshold with an unknown method, and the delivery of goods is expected across multiple regions within the UK.

This tender, awarded to Portakabin Limited, presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of modular and portable buildings. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in delivering similar infrastructure quickly and efficiently can find opportunities to expand their client base in the public sector. This procurement is ideal for businesses that can provide versatile, ready-to-use structural solutions and have the capacity to manage delivery across different UK regions within a limited time frame, aligning with the government's requirements for timely and high-quality infrastructure.

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Notice Title

PPE Enclosure

Notice Description

Purchase of a COTS cabin for use as a PPE enclosure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068399-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44211110 - Cabins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,379 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTAKABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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