--- title: "Anechoic Chambers - Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2021-07-19" --- # Anechoic Chambers - Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85f2bc89-abf3-41cd-a23a-ee8b2442248c.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Anechoic Chambers - Request for Information (RFI)." This process relates to the acquisition of multiple anechoic chambers, classified under the CPV code 42992200. The RFI is aimed at gathering insights on market capability and interest, with the deadline for responses set for 12th August 2021 at 12:00 noon. The engagement is taking place in Salisbury, England, and further details can be accessed through various associated documents published as part of the engagement notice. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, engineering, and acoustics. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, as valuable insights from experienced suppliers will shape future procurement strategies. Engaging in this RFI will allow businesses to showcase their expertise, potentially leading to significant contracts with DSTL for the supply of anechoic chambers in subsequent procurement exercises. ## Notice Dstl is forecasting a requirement that will involve the procurement of a number of Anechoic Chambers. In order to assist the Authority in defining its requirements and understanding of the marketplace, responses to the RFI Questionnaire are invited from capable and experienced suppliers. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine the potential market capability, interest and approaches for the provision of multiple Anechoic Chambers which may resolve the problem described within the RFI documentation. Dstl invites the market to consider and respond to the questions presented in consideration of the problem as described and against the defined equipment parameters. Information gathered via this RFI will be used to inform any potential future procurement exercise. Participation in this exercise is not, however, a requirement for any future procurement which will be conducted in accordance with the relevant Procurement regulations. Additional information: The deadline for the submission of RFI responses is 12th August 2021 (12:00 noon). Completed RFI questionnaires should be submitted via email to scarlisle@dstl.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a029d60d-0438-4916-a44b-557eddbc217b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42992200 - Anechoic chamber ## Release History - 19 Jul 2021 at 09:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a029d60d-0438-4916-a44b-557eddbc217b - 1 Jul 2021 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a029d60d-0438-4916-a44b-557eddbc217b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a029d60d-0438-4916-a44b-557eddbc217b 19th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4209656e-00f7-45f0-874d-fc9634aa405c (Part A) Project Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1666a10-47e7-402c-8ed9-727c4b3c5c70 (Part B) Request for Information - Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13721f0e-dab4-47e1-b669-e49c569cc791 Additional Information (published 19.07.2021) ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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