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title: "Characterisation of Blast Loading"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-05-19"
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# Characterisation of Blast Loading

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-291ae144-ec6a-4028-beeb-ca61dc0fa30e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the "Characterisation of Blast Loading" contract, which falls under the industry category of research and development services. The contract was awarded on 4th May 2021, with a total value of £35,902 and will run until 31st March 2024. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action, as the contract was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 26th April 2021, and the relevant delivery address is located in Salisbury, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research and development services to engage with the Defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their innovative capabilities to meet the project requirements. The awarded supplier, BLASTECH LIMITED, signals the potential for other similarly scaled businesses to explore future opportunities in defence contracts, especially in areas requiring specialised technical expertise.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f951a563-d6e3-4d9e-91d8-0f6d2df7567d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,902 |
| 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 | BLASTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 08:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f951a563-d6e3-4d9e-91d8-0f6d2df7567d
- 7 May 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f951a563-d6e3-4d9e-91d8-0f6d2df7567d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f951a563-d6e3-4d9e-91d8-0f6d2df7567d
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/014439aa-1432-4bf0-9bcb-7ec9dc1673ab
  SC2 Contract Conditions REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/006c9899-e5b0-4c7c-968a-817636bb2b9e
  SC2 Contract Schedules REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b055c379-8dc9-4767-8893-47fd48d43a47
  Statement of Requirements REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f15d25ce-0c7e-4ebd-a358-857c93890009
  Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36cb9d5d-be43-40f7-b58f-448a2f657c4b
  Contract terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a0d97f6-aabd-40ba-bb83-745a409658a7
  Contract schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ae875c0-b42f-4ac5-8d94-e90ccbac5b58
  Statement of Requirements

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