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title: "TREDSTONE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# TREDSTONE

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ec306d-07d5-42ee-8d9d-9cf186c0592a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract titled "TREDSTONE" under a competitive procurement process to Xewli Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV 73000000), specifically aimed at consultancy services related to these activities. Located in Salisbury, England (SP40JQ), the procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period scheduled from 24th July 2024 until 31st March 2028. This selective procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure above the threshold, with tendering concluding on 22nd April 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy to grow their operations. SMEs stand to benefit significantly given the contract's suitability preferences. Businesses with expertise in advanced research methodologies, innovative technological solutions, and consultancy can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and market credibility. The awarded contract, valued at £19,900,000, underlines extensive collaboration opportunities with Dstl, a prominent national defence organisation, thereby promising sustainable business growth and sectoral integration.

## Notice

This notice sets out to confirm that following a competitive procurement, Dstl has award a contract (TREDSTONE) to Xewli Ltd. Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d403fd-3a27-4ae4-baf0-09b8d00a7dad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,900,000 |
| 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 | XEWLI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 10:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d403fd-3a27-4ae4-baf0-09b8d00a7dad
- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d403fd-3a27-4ae4-baf0-09b8d00a7dad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d403fd-3a27-4ae4-baf0-09b8d00a7dad
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f9b56e1-8099-4eda-abd9-bf2ab1f0f359
  Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9f2bca3-703c-4493-879b-69a3533907e9
  Contract Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd294861-c753-41f2-852e-a4ba50df72b6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b204d734-d3d1-4a8d-b5c9-d73f231a7d95

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