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title: "Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2156; RIBA 1-2 services"
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# Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2156; RIBA 1-2 services

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3411b0-26b8-43b7-99fc-c6c7fc88f783

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for architectural and related services under CPV code 71200000. This award, part of the tender process titled "Contract Award Notice for IPMO 2156; RIBA 1-2 services", is valued at £474,865.55 and is set to support the development of a new facility at Porton Down, Salisbury, England (postcode SP4 0JQ). The procurement, which followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage, having completed the tender process by 3rd October 2025. The contract period extends from 6th October 2025 to 11th March 2026, with Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale supplier, being appointed as the service provider.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and related services, particularly those capable of managing projects under framework agreements. While this particular contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, similar opportunities could emerge for companies with the capabilities to deliver quality services efficiently. Although SMEs were not specifically prioritised in this contract, businesses that can align closely with large-scale requirements from entities like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will find avenues for growth and potential future engagements.

## Notice

The supply of RIBA 1-2 services in support of a new facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df8a60c-7bf3-49f7-a229-6237f8d6d58d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £474,865 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £474,865 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df8a60c-7bf3-49f7-a229-6237f8d6d58d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df8a60c-7bf3-49f7-a229-6237f8d6d58d
  7th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30a5a008-b3cf-4606-bc35-deefee3882df

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