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Serapis Task AII 151 (Digital Backbone Experimentation)

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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15 Dec 2022 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of research services titled "Serapis Task AII 151 (Digital Backbone Experimentation)". The procurement method used was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract value was £219,995. The contract period starts on 30th November 2022 and ends on 31st March 2023. The procurement's tender period ended on 23rd November 2022 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender, awarded to QINETIQ LIMITED, offers opportunities for businesses in the research services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses looking to deliver digital backbone analysis and experimentation services within the defence sector may consider competing for this contract. The procurement aims to define the digital backbone, assess digital capability's value, and drive integration across military and business domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Serapis Task AII 151 (Digital Backbone Experimentation)

Notice Description

This Task is intended to be the primary means of delivering the "Experimentation" element of work on the "Digital Backbone Analysis and Experimentation" work that StratCom Defence Digital (DD) requires from Dstl. The Digital Strategy for Defence defines a Digital Backbone to be "A secure, singular, modern Digital Backbone ... connecting sensors, effectors and deciders across military and business domains and with partners, driving integration and interoperability across domains and platforms." It views the Digital Backbone (and all digital capability) through five lenses: people, processes, technology, data and cyber. This work aims to: * Define the Digital Backbone in ways that people (primarily Front-line Commands, Budget Holders, etc. in the first instance but also potential users, developers, etc.) can understand * Find ways of attributing value to digital effect i.e. how can one assess the effectiveness of investing in digital capability in terms of, for example, faster decision-making, increased lethality, etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e4e135-0ec0-40d2-ab51-065b138d0b27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17db1746-0524-4611-93e0-9f030d51ddba
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,995 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
kjwilson@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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