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title: "Request for market survey to establish availability of ovens suitable for use with flammable solvents."
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# Request for market survey to establish availability of ovens suitable for use with flammable solvents.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd2171d4-d215-4563-9ca3-db528e895ef7

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is initiating a procurement process for conducting a market survey to identify the availability of ovens suitable for use with flammable solvents. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key milestones including an engagement end date on 28th February 2025. This tender is categorized under "Industrial machinery" (CPV code 42000000) and the delivery location is Porton Down in Salisbury, England. Interested businesses can reference the RFI through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in industrial machinery that can supply safe heating solutions for materials treated with flammable solvents. Businesses with expertise in producing or distributing specialised ovens aligned with these requirements stand a good chance of securing a contract. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to growth through a solid partnership with Dstl, a key entity in the defence sector.

## Notice

We are seeking an oven to safely heat porous and semi porous items that have been treated with flammable solvents. This RFI can be viewed through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59426

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbdcf72-eaba-486b-b4c0-bfaf4eadc5b4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 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

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbdcf72-eaba-486b-b4c0-bfaf4eadc5b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbdcf72-eaba-486b-b4c0-bfaf4eadc5b4
  5th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59426

## Provenance

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