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title: "Dstl Engineering Services Framework"
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# Dstl Engineering Services Framework

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d870039b-e17f-4ac4-8ecd-cab4b1aa2365

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded the "Dstl Engineering Services Framework" contract, encompassing three lots: Machining Services, Fabrication Services, and Electro-Mechanical Engineering Services. This contract is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a total value of £1,960,000 and a minimum value of £1,225,000. The contract period spans from June 1, 2022, to March 31, 2027. The award was published on July 19, 2022, following a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period ended on October 13, 2021, and delivery will take place at a location identified by the postal code SP4 0JQ in Salisbury, England.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering services. Companies engaged in machining, fabrication, or electro-mechanical engineering can effectively compete for this contract. The specific lot structure allows suppliers to focus on their strengths, making it ideal for firms like Apsley Precision Engineering Ltd and MEL Aviation Ltd, among others, to leverage their capabilities in fulfilling contract requirements.

## Notice

Engineering Services Framework Contract Comprising 3 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Machining Services Lot 2 - Fabrication Services Lot 3 - Electro-Mechanical Engineering Services Additional information: Suppliers within Each Lot as follows: Lot 1 - Apsley Precision Engineering Ltd, MEL Aviation Ltd, Stead & Wilkins Ltd and Tinsley Bridge Services Ltd. Lot 2 - MEL Aviation Ltd, Stead & Wilkins Ltd and Tinsley Bridge Services Ltd. Lot 3 - ATEC Engineering Ltd, Coda Octopus Martech Ltd, Exsel Design & Integration Ltd and MEL Aviation Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca96e5c3-574f-43ff-b1d8-bb7710c5a72c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,960,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | APSLEY PRECISION ENGINEERING; ATEC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS; CODA OCTOPUS MARTECH; EXSEL DESIGN AND INTEGRATION; MEL AVIATION; STEAD & WILKINS; TINSLEY BRIDGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2022 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca96e5c3-574f-43ff-b1d8-bb7710c5a72c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca96e5c3-574f-43ff-b1d8-bb7710c5a72c
  19th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc421fc8-6692-4384-bd21-d3cfa19ab6e9
  Redacted Lot 1 Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a31fb1d3-074f-40cf-891f-9a7825ec50b7
  Redacted Lot 2 Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d408483-8039-47e7-b690-9988e792af9c
  Redacted Lot 3 Framework Agreement

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