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Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Central government

In brief

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has announced plans to buy education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £27,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 7 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

'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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 067703-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 068056-2026

About the buyer

Defence Science and Technology LaboratoryLast 12 months

Procurements

85

Awards

73

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From notice 067703-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 July 2026, last updated 20 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.