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BISCUIT+

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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24 Jun 2021 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process titled "BISCUIT+", focusing on research and development services within the industry category of services. This contract, valued at £68,580, is related to further research and development of a prototype system. The procurement method employed was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial tender period ended on 21st June 2021, with the contract commencing on 28th June 2021 and set to conclude by 31st December 2021. The delivery address for associated services is located in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in hardware and software development, especially those skilled in creating ruggedized systems, would be well-positioned to engage in future projects related to this contract. The competition for this work would favour those who can demonstrate a strong capacity for innovation and practical implementation within the framework of defence technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BISCUIT+

Notice Description

This notice is published for Transparency purposes, and is not an opportunity to apply for an active procurement opportunity. The opportunity set out to further research and develop a prototype system by achieving hardware and software developments against the ruggedized BISCUIT prototype system delivered under a previous RCloud task.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06746b0c-8a97-465f-89cf-fbba28880823
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7add02-c79c-4cf2-a2d3-3f5e2051fa5c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERSE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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