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title: "Internal Ballistics Fundamentals Training Course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d56b"
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# Internal Ballistics Fundamentals Training Course

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d56b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking suppliers for the "Internal Ballistics Fundamentals Training Course", focusing on providing foundational knowledge in internal ballistics. This procurement process falls under the training services category, with an active contract awarded on 16 August 2021. The procurement method was limited, negotiated without publication, due to the unique expertise required, with Imperial College London identified as the sole supplier capable of delivering the training effectively. The course is to take place at Porton Down, Salisbury, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £15,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in niche training services, particularly those with expertise in defence and ballistics. Given the limited pool of qualified suppliers, organisations with strong capabilities in delivering technical training and those holding relevant subject matter expertise may find competitive advantages. Engaging in this process can allow businesses to expand their offerings and strengthen partnerships within the defence sector, effectively enhancing their market presence and reputation.

## Notice

The course will aim to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the various aspects of IB.

### Procurement Information

Personnel with the critical knowledge experience and skills of internal ballistics required for this course are very limited. Searches for suppliers with access to this knowledge have returned only one viable option. Correspondence with Imperial College London (ICL) has identified that the institution has retained the services of the only Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the field of internal ballistics (within the UK) with the ability to develop and deliver an IB training course of the necessary depth and quality required by Dstl.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020098-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 13:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020098-2021
- 16 Aug 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019964-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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