Award

Generation after next (GAN) LOS/BLOS and control-by-wireless communications system for future swarms

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

04 Mar 2022 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "Generation after next (GAN) LOS/BLOS and control-by-wireless communications system for future swarms" in the research and development services category. This contract, valued at £195,435.37, is part of a selective procurement process executed through a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 4th February 2022 and will conclude on 13th May 2022. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the award was officially published on 4th March 2022.

This opportunity may foster growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in advanced communication systems or technologies related to drone operations. Businesses with capabilities in innovative wireless communication technologies and control systems could find suitable prospects in future contracts stemming from this project. The ongoing developments in defence technology present a potential avenue for SMEs looking to engage with large organisations such as QINETIQ LIMITED, the awarded supplier for this contract.

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Notice Title

Generation after next (GAN) LOS/BLOS and control-by-wireless communications system for future swarms

Notice Description

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09a44374-7f2c-4017-84b7-4c6bbaf92418
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a70c17c-7617-478a-89c0-fd62813b4e16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£195,435 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2022 - 13 May 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
TLJ South East (England)

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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