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title: "Ammunition Testing"
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# Ammunition Testing

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aad5216-1290-47a1-aca4-3bf21d94d5a9

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Porton Down, Salisbury, has awarded a contract titled "Ammunition Testing" following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. This process falls within the research and development consultancy services industry and involved a total contract value of £54,000. The contract commenced on 18 February 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The tender process was completed by the deadline of 17 February 2022, and the award notice was published on 16 March 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and development consultancy to expand their business. Companies with expertise in ammunition testing and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with Dstl can open pathways for businesses seeking to secure contracts in defence-related projects, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the industry.

## Notice

Please note this information is published for transparency purposes and sets out to confirm Dstl have awarded a contract to Thor Industries for ammunition testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81ea612-5351-4408-a8ba-912dc23f636b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | THOR INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81ea612-5351-4408-a8ba-912dc23f636b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81ea612-5351-4408-a8ba-912dc23f636b
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/babc146b-32a4-47e6-8d6b-e7e80e61991d
  Procurement timeline
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f59b10c-0fc4-4c2f-8a17-81f21e6fcef3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e47919cd-894c-434c-8800-c38569778ae2

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