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Synthesis of Material 'X'

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 Jan 2022 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Synthesis of Material 'X'," awarded to QinetiQ Limited. This contract, falling under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, was executed through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 16 December 2021 and concluded on 28 January 2022. The total value of the contract is £19,356.84, and the procurement was formally announced on 19 January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those that specialise in materials synthesis. Companies with expertise in consultancy services related to the defence sector could find strong alignment with this contract, potentially leading to enhancements in capability and growth. As the procurement was executed without a competitive tender process, businesses in the field should consider developing partnerships or capabilities similar to those demonstrated by the awarded supplier, QinetiQ, to enhance their chances in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Synthesis of Material 'X'

Notice Description

Please be aware this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm Dstl have awarded a contract to QinetiQ for to perform synthesis work at a Dstl site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06a4891a-d644-4599-8b46-1ea8334f20a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41684e04-693a-46b3-8eef-4b827608dd7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,356 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,356 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

QINETIQ

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