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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Anti-Vibration Systems"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Anti-Vibration Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f0eee1c-61a9-453e-a4ae-ab018b0bfe5e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Request for Information (RFI) - Anti-Vibration Systems." This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in Salisbury, South West, United Kingdom. The tender process has an active status and runs until 7 April 2020, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 August 2020 and conclude on 31 August 2021. The RFI aims to assess market capabilities for supplying anti-vibration systems to address specific environmental requirements in equipment relocation.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in developing anti-vibration systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging with this tender could enhance their market presence and demonstrate their innovative capabilities in meeting stringent government requirements. Interested suppliers may find potential for collaboration and growth by responding to the RFI and showcasing their solutions.

## Notice

Dstl are forecasting a requirement that will involve the relocation of a number of items of equipment that have stringent environmental constraints for a number of conditions, in particular ground vibration. At present Dstl have identified an issue arising from the determination that the new building currently under construction will not meet the ground vibration environmental conditions for a number of items of equipment. Therefore Dstl have identified a potential requirement for anti-vibration systems to be used with these items of equipment to allow them to operate at their maximum performance. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine the potential market capability, interest and approaches for the provision of anti-vibration systems which may resolve the problem described (further detail can be found within the RFI documentation). Therefore Dstl invites the market to consider and respond to the questions presented in the RFI document set. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses).'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d8d8b6-a32b-4003-aba9-4caf00c59df6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JG |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d8d8b6-a32b-4003-aba9-4caf00c59df6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d8d8b6-a32b-4003-aba9-4caf00c59df6
  23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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