Published date: 2 March 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 1 April 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Engineering services - 71300000

Location of contract

SP4 0JQ

Value of contract

£3,000,000 to £5,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_266477/930176

Published date

2 March 2021

Closing date

1 April 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 August 2021

Contract end date

31 July 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is proposing to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of engineering services.

Dstl undertake a variety of Machining, Fabrication and Electro-Mechanical engineering activities in support of Tasks placed on the organisation within a dynamic Defence environment.
The range of Tasks dictates the type, scale and sensitivity of requirements on a case-by-case basis, and is often requested within very tight timescales.

To fulfil these Tasks, Dstl adopts a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to each, which requires working closely with its supply base; building a strong working relationship is key to achieving the desired outcomes.

This Framework Agreement (FA) is to provide a range of Engineering Services and Support, delivering prototypes, small batch projects and trials support across the full breadth of Dstl programmes of work, managed through the Dstl Engineering Capability.

The majority of requirements will involve bespoke services, however goods, services and on occasion off the shelf items may be requested.

This Framework Agreement is divided into three Lots:
- Lot 1: Machining
- Lot 2: Fabrication
- Lot 3: Electro-Mechanical
Bidders may submit a response in relation to one or more of these three Lots.

More information

Links

Additional text

The Authority is utilising an electronic procurement system for the management of this opportunity.
This can be accessed via https://www.contracts.mod.uk

About the buyer

Address

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ
England

Email

scarlisle@dstl.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory