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title: "715412454 - CCCT853- CEMAST, Academic Upskilling 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056793"
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published: "2025-09-15"
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# 715412454 - CCCT853- CEMAST, Academic Upskilling 2025

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056793

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has recently completed a direct procurement process under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 for a service contract titled "715412454 - CCCT853- CEMAST, Academic Upskilling 2025". This tender falls under the engineering studies category aimed at supporting the upskilling of six students through a Mechanical Engineering HNC course over a period of two years, with the contract term set from 29th August 2025 to 1st September 2027. The procurement was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, with the total contract value being £36,000 excluding VAT. The contract has been awarded to CEMAST, a large-scale supplier located in Fareham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and engineering services, particularly those that specialise in academic upskilling and vocational training. Organisations that can provide tailored educational programmes and have the capability to deliver quality training to meet the specifications of such central government requirements would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. By engaging in these governmental contracts, service providers can not only expand their portfolio and expertise but also foster partnerships with public authorities, leading to further growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

71335000 Engineering Studies 6 (six ) x students completing Mechanical Engineering - HNC course duration 2 years Total value= PS36,000 (Ex VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056549-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEMAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 11:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056549-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 10:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044679-2025
- 29 Jul 2025 at 07:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043668-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056549-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044679-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043668-2025
  29th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5208
  Redacted master contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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