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title: "Technical Support for Review of Defence Standards (DEFSTANS)"
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# Technical Support for Review of Defence Standards (DEFSTANS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-344bbcd5-d633-4d1b-ba5b-df9aba36560e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "Technical Support for Review of Defence Standards (DEFSTANS)" worth £456,949.70. The procurement falls under the category of technical services and took place in the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 18th January 2021, while the contract commenced on 1st March 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical services or defence-related projects. Companies focusing on the evaluation, review, and production of specifications for defence fuels, lubricants, and associated products would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence and aligning offerings with the ongoing needs in this sector can lead to valuable partnerships and growth prospects.

## Notice

Provision of external technical support to evaluate, review, and produce specifications for Defence Fuels, Lubricants and Associated products (FLAP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36550918-e01c-493c-be7e-f780b2c50e2c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,949 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,949 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERTEK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36550918-e01c-493c-be7e-f780b2c50e2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36550918-e01c-493c-be7e-f780b2c50e2c
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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