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title: "Building Characterisation Study 1"
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# Building Characterisation Study 1

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9c3ace7-b794-4244-9527-e0c83d3b7580

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently completed a procurement process for a building characterisation study at their facility in Porton Down, Salisbury, England. The tender, titled "Building Characterisation Study 1," falls under the building surveying services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached, with the contract valued at £121,555.37 commencing on 15th August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 71315300, was concluded on 13th August 2025, and the award was documented on 1st September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses involved in building surveying and related services to collaborate on cutting-edge projects at a renowned research facility. Although the focus was not on SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a similar profile to the supplier Perfect Circle could find synergy in providing specialised services to the defence science sector. Engaging in such projects can boost business growth by establishing a foothold in high-profile government contracts and expanding their portfolio in the strategic location of Porton Down.

## Notice

Building characterisation study in a building at Dstl Porton Down, placed via the Scape Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a766039-2c6b-4972-b667-785e49b62b82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,555 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,555 |
| 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 | PERFECT CIRCLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a766039-2c6b-4972-b667-785e49b62b82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a766039-2c6b-4972-b667-785e49b62b82
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd375d48-fdb0-4775-a7b8-0a93d3c70d07

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