Mac App store won't install on dock after update to 10.6.8

Hi All
I am running OSX 10.6.8 and have tried numerous times to get the App store icon to install...I am at the point of pulling my hair out, I'm so frustrated. I've installed the 10.6.8 update combo....
I've got 2.4GHz Intel Core i5, and 4GB macbook pro
I want to be able to upgrade to Lion, but of course need the App Store icon to get it!
Any help will be great!
Thanks!

Thanks Matthew,
Its not in the Applications folder, and all I have on the Apple Menu is;
About this Mac
Software Update
Mac OS X Software
System Pref, dock etc
I don't have the App Store in the Apple Menu at all..
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