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title: "ISO containers challenge"
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# ISO containers challenge

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e0be1c4-9fe2-4b9c-914d-251f0ca84f1b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "ISO containers challenge" in the Research and Development services category. The contract, identified as DSTL0000039592, aims to investigate alternative methods for loading and securing ISO containers to reduce manpower and loading time. This procurement, completed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Innovate UK Business Connect on 17 December 2024, with the contract period running from 17 December 2024 to 30 January 2025. The contract, worth £15,000, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent business growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for logistics and container management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract especially advantageous due to the project's focus on efficiency and operational improvements. Companies with expertise in these areas and an interest in collaborating with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Investigation to provide alternative methods for loading and securing ISO containers which could decrease the manpower requirements, time taken to load/secure. N.B. This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a3e7b0-8ff9-4443-8b8a-b2345b1a7321 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 30 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE UK BUSINESS CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a3e7b0-8ff9-4443-8b8a-b2345b1a7321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a3e7b0-8ff9-4443-8b8a-b2345b1a7321
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d93648c2-8da0-4275-9609-43e237632826

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