Award

4 year PhD - PULSAR

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

27 Jan 2022 at 14:09

AwardUpdate

26 Jan 2022 at 10:54

AwardUpdate

09 Dec 2021 at 08:35

AwardUpdate

03 Nov 2021 at 12:40

Award

03 Nov 2021 at 12:31

Tender

03 Nov 2021 at 12:26

Planning

03 Nov 2021 at 12:22

Planning

22 Jun 2021 at 14:28

Planning

22 Jun 2021 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is conducting a public procurement process for a four-year PhD project titled "PULSAR". This single-source research project falls under the category of "Research and experimental development services" with a total contract value of £48,000, funded through a direct procurement method. The tender was published on 3rd November 2021, with the contract period starting from 1st October 2021 and ending on 30th September 2025. The procurement process is currently at the award stage. The primary location associated with this project is Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in academic research and development, particularly those with expertise in conducting PhD programmes or related scientific inquiries. As the project is awarded through a single tender action and is not open to small or voluntary community sector enterprises, this contract is best suited for established institutions or organisations with the capability to fulfill the specific research requirements outlined by DSTL. Companies connected to universities or those offering specialised research services may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

4 year PhD - PULSAR

Notice Description

Single Source research PhD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
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

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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