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title: "Engineered Spikes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-03-02"
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# Engineered Spikes

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4726140c-6f0d-4cf4-930c-8592bea1b9d3

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently finalising an award for the contract titled "Engineered Spikes," classified under engineering services. This procurement process employed a limited method through competitive quotation, with a contract value of £13,590. The contract period began on 14th February 2022 and is set to conclude on 7th June 2022. The tender period ended on 10th February 2022, and the location of the buying organisation is Porton Down, Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering services. Businesses specialising in precision engineering, fabrication, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders from DSTL, which values innovation and efficiency in its procurement processes. Engaging with organisations like DSTL can enhance a company’s portfolio and lead to further collaborations within the defence sector.

## Notice

Notice published for transparency purposes only. The Authority has awarded a contract for engineered spikes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c26d2-a3a6-4b95-9ccf-60cefcf014a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 7 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,590 |
| 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 | APSLEY PRECISION ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 21:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c26d2-a3a6-4b95-9ccf-60cefcf014a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c26d2-a3a6-4b95-9ccf-60cefcf014a1
  2nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/113b7d16-5b2d-4701-b1fd-11fb602d82fd
  Dstl Purchase Order

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