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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 09:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking a training provider for Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships. The service covers both the academic element and practical apprenticeship training, delivered in line with the Skills England ST1305 Machining Technician standard. The provider must have CNC capability and align its provision with City & Guilds. The work is intended for delivery within a 50-mile radius of Salisbury and Wiltshire. This is a vocational education and apprenticeship training service, classified under CPV 80212000. The requirement is for one service package rather than a range of separately described goods or works, with the provider responsible for delivering the complete training provision.

The procurement is at the planning stage and the buyer has published an intention to procure; it is not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to publish the next notice by 24 August 2026. The planned contract is expected to start on 7 September 2026 and run until 7 September 2029, with an option to extend to 7 September 2030. The estimated value is £27,000 excluding VAT, or £32,400 including VAT. The buyer has planned preliminary market engagement, with expressions of interest requested by 30 July 2026 through the DSP. The procurement is below the relevant threshold and is planned as one lot.

This will suit established apprenticeship and vocational training providers able to deliver both classroom-based academic learning and practical machinist training. Relevant suppliers should be able to demonstrate CNC machining capability, provision aligned with the Skills England ST1305 standard, and delivery that meets City & Guilds requirements. Providers will need to operate within the stated geographical area around Salisbury and Wiltshire, or otherwise have an established delivery model capable of meeting that requirement. The buyer is looking for a single provider able to take responsibility for the full Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeship service, rather than supplying only one training component. Training organisations should use the planning period to assess their local delivery capacity, technical facilities and standards alignment before the procurement reaches the market.

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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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
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

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