--- title: "Dstl Request for Information - Anti Vibration Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-16" --- # Dstl Request for Information - Anti Vibration Systems Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-223e4bc0-db73-42b2-8d51-4df9034cb381.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is currently in the planning stage of their procurement process, seeking information regarding the supply of Anti Vibration Systems. This request, dated 16 March 2022, aims to gauge market capability to meet specific environmental conditions related to ground vibration in their new building located in Salisbury, England. Interested parties are encouraged to engage by the deadline of 13 April 2022, at 23:59 local time, and the procurement falls under the industry category of instruments, specifically "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring." This Request for Information presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to showcase their capabilities in providing innovative anti-vibration solutions. Companies with expertise in vibration control technologies, environmental engineering, and equipment adaptation will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) can open pathways to future contracts with the Ministry of Defence, serving as a strategic entry point into government procurement for expansions in related industries. ## Notice Dstl is forecasting a requirement that will involve the relocation of a number of items of equipment that have stringent environmental constraints for a number of conditions, in particular ground vibration. At present Dstl has identified an issue arising from the determination that the new building currently under construction will not meet the ground vibration environmental conditions for a number of items of equipment. Therefore Dstl has identified a potential requirement for anti-vibration systems to be used with these items of equipment to allow them to operate at their maximum performance. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine the potential market capability, interest and approaches for the provision of anti-vibration systems which may resolve the problem described (further detail can be found within the RFI documentation). Therefore Dstl invites the market to consider and respond to the questions presented in the RFI document set. Additional information: This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). DSP is the e-sourcing platform and one-stop-shop for contract opportunities, tendering and information on doing business with the Ministry of Defence. Use of DSP is free of charge. Organisations interested in participating in this Request for Information (RFI) are invited to register on DSP in order to access RFI documentation and full details of participation. Please note: The purpose of this RFI is to enable the Authority to understand market capability in delivering anti-vibration solutions. This is not a call for competition at this time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0b710c-c590-45c3-b4fa-9c3218192845 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0b710c-c590-45c3-b4fa-9c3218192845 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0b710c-c590-45c3-b4fa-9c3218192845 16th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.contracts.mod.uk Defence Source Portal (DSP) ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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