---
title: "Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdb4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdb4

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is at the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2." The opportunity, categorised under vocational secondary education services, is based in Salisbury, within a 50-mile radius of Wiltshire. Interested parties must express interest by 30th July 2026. This tender seeks a training provider to manage Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships over a proposed three-year period with a potential 12-month extension. Key conditions include CNC capability and alignment with City and Guilds standards, contributing to a procurement value of £27,000, net of VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering CNC machining training. The selected provider will play a crucial role in skill development, aligning with national standards. Companies operating within the specified geographical area and possessing the requisite technical capacity stand to benefit considerably, supporting their growth while contributing to the strategic skills ecosystem in the region.

## Notice

'We are seeking a training provider to provide Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships. The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305. The provide must have CNC capability and align to City and Guilds. We are wishing to place a contract for 3 years with an option 12 months. The provider will need be within a 50 mile radius of Salisbury/Wiltshire. Please contact us via DSP by the deadline to express your interest.

### Planning Information

Please contact via DSP us by the deadline to express your interest.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068056-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:12 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068056-2026
- 17 Jul 2026 at 10:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067703-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068056-2026
  20th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067703-2026
  17th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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