Tender

Provision of SolidWorks Training courses

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has initiated a tender process for the provision of SolidWorks training courses, aligning with their training and personnel services requirements. The process, identified under the OCDS ID "ocds-h6vhtk-0653a9", falls under the industry category of personnel-training services and is situated in Salisbury, United Kingdom. This open procurement process is scheduled with an enquiry period ending on 26th February 2026 and submission deadline closing on 6th March 2026 at 17:00 GMT. Interested suppliers are required to submit their proposals via the Defence Sourcing Portal, ensuring compliance with all registration and security criteria outlined.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, especially those with capabilities in SolidWorks instruction. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in providing technical training and have experience in service delivery to governmental organisations. Successful participation in this tender will not only enable businesses to establish or expand their presence within government contracts but also secure a potential three-year engagement with an optional one-year extension. Businesses focusing on value for money and possessing strong cybersecurity and digital platform registration credentials will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SolidWorks Training courses

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Solidworks training courses for DSTL Staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: X1 optional 12 month extension. Prcing to be submitted along with submission of price for 3 year contract duration.

Renewal: X1 optional extension to be taken up if further training is required for DSTL employees beyond the 3 year contract duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013317-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
trainingandhr@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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