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title: "Lock Evaluation - Notice published for transparency purposes only"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Lock Evaluation - Notice published for transparency purposes only

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56dcabea-2326-4d3e-bec7-22250a9147a3

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for Lock Evaluation in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from 2nd May 2023 to 28th July 2023, with a total value of £70,912.87. The tender had a deadline of 28th April 2023 and was located in Salisbury, England.

This procurement process by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory provides growth opportunities for businesses, especially in the security and defence equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for competing. Covent Consulting Ltd was the awarded supplier, demonstrating that SMEs can successfully secure contracts through this procurement stage. Businesses interested in supplying security-related products or services should consider future opportunities with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

Lock Evaluation. This notice is published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f8c0eb-3afc-4035-8ec0-ac4456ee6c3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,212 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,912 |
| 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 | COVENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f8c0eb-3afc-4035-8ec0-ac4456ee6c3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f8c0eb-3afc-4035-8ec0-ac4456ee6c3b
  23rd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c6d158e-20c0-4836-8d89-8de62103fc01
  Dstl Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1dae52d1-0bc9-4ddf-b059-3c7785572c7a

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