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title: "Manufacture of Boat Cradle"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-04-14"
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# Manufacture of Boat Cradle

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-487055a3-4551-4662-ae2c-5bc47e45a534

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently completed a tender for the manufacture of a boat cradle, valued at £73,945, falling under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV Code: 71000000). The procurement process involved a competitive quotation method and was noted for its limited scope. The contract period commenced on 8 April 2022 and is set to conclude on 17 June 2022, with the tender period officially closing on 7 April 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing and engineering services, especially those familiar with delivering goods to the public sector. Companies that possess capabilities in lightweight manufacturing and engineering design may find this opportunity particularly suitable, helping them to expand their portfolio and establish relationships with government agencies such as DSTL.

## Notice

Publication of Purchase Order for Transparency purposes - Engineering task - Manufacture of a boat cradle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1a0d74-f60f-48de-b9fb-0128404236a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2022 - 17 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,945 |
| 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 | STEAD AND WILKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 07:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1a0d74-f60f-48de-b9fb-0128404236a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1a0d74-f60f-48de-b9fb-0128404236a7
  14th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b363b0e-c365-4f89-9f9f-313ffc3f2ffb
  Purchase Order issued by The Authority

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