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title: "Stores Options Appraisal"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Stores Options Appraisal

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6398b951-5c2f-4546-a383-58a16437352a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Stores Options Appraisal," focusing on the feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis sector. This contract, valued at £49,957.49, aims to assess options for new stores under the NEC4 PSSC Option A framework. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom and spans from 21 April 2026 to 15 July 2026. The awarding of the contract was published on 28 April 2026, indicating a successful completion of the tender stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those adept in feasibility studies and options appraisals. With its suitability to small and medium enterprises, the contract encourages participation from a wide range of companies capable of delivering high-quality strategic insight and analysis. Large entities such as Perfect Circle JV Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to thrive in such high-demand sectors, highlighting potential growth avenues for similar firms looking to expand their portfolio in government-led projects.

## Notice

NEC4 PSSC Option A contract for the completion of an early feasibility and options appraisal for new stores for Dstl.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8c0bdd-e60f-4597-a6bd-96fbd5bdf91d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,957 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERFECT CIRCLE JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8c0bdd-e60f-4597-a6bd-96fbd5bdf91d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8c0bdd-e60f-4597-a6bd-96fbd5bdf91d
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b2a0a28-4546-48d3-a840-21fd74a5ffd3

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