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Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

20 Jul 2026 at 08:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 10:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is at the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2." The opportunity, categorised under vocational secondary education services, is based in Salisbury, within a 50-mile radius of Wiltshire. Interested parties must express interest by 30th July 2026. This tender seeks a training provider to manage Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships over a proposed three-year period with a potential 12-month extension. Key conditions include CNC capability and alignment with City and Guilds standards, contributing to a procurement value of £27,000, net of VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering CNC machining training. The selected provider will play a crucial role in skill development, aligning with national standards. Companies operating within the specified geographical area and possessing the requisite technical capacity stand to benefit considerably, supporting their growth while contributing to the strategic skills ecosystem in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

Notice Description

'We are seeking a training provider to provide Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships. The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305. The provide must have CNC capability and align to City and Guilds. We are wishing to place a contract for 3 years with an option 12 months. The provider will need be within a 50 mile radius of Salisbury/Wiltshire. Please contact us via DSP by the deadline to express your interest.

Planning Information

Please contact via DSP us by the deadline to express your interest.'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068056-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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