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DSTL0000001432 - RAS Award Notice

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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02 Aug 2022 at 14:35

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02 Aug 2022 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking applications for its recently awarded contract titled "DSTL0000001432 - RAS Award Notice," which falls under the category of specialist training services. This procurement process involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The award has a contract period starting from 9 March 2022 and ending on 28 February 2023, with a total contract value of £109,983.20. The primary location for delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 14 February 2022, suggesting that interested parties needed to act promptly to receive the award notice, which was published on 2 August 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in empirical trials and training related to wearable devices and load management. Companies offering innovative solutions to enhance task performance by evaluating the effects of various weights and load distribution will find a competitive edge in this procurement. With the growing emphasis on wearable technology in various sectors, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in this niche will be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their market presence through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSTL0000001432 - RAS Award Notice

Notice Description

Applications via RCloud. The Authority has a requirement for empirical trials to understand the effects of carrying or wearing objects (e.g. wearable devices) Specifically, answers to the following questions are sought: - What are the maximum weight/load limits of objects - How does the maximum weight/load limit change - How is task performance affected by wearing/carrying objects of different weights and/or shapes on different locations - How should objects be carried to best avoid affecting task performance - How can any effects of wearing/carrying objects be prevented/mitigated (e.g. habituation, weight placement/distribution, object shape, equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a28f9ec-4534-4ebd-8107-3cb8aa71ee39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a42dd3-5ef7-49b3-8d3c-0bcc852184c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 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
Dstl Commercial Services CT&S Division
Contact Email
cts-transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Further Information

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