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Robotic Chemist Development

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, England, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Robotic Chemist Development" project. This contract falls under the category of research and development services, with a total value of £19,604.88. The procurement method used was selective and involved a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period ran from 17th August 2021 to 17th October 2021, with the initial tender period concluding on 12th July 2021.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in robotics and automation technologies. Companies experienced in delivering innovative solutions in the scientific and engineering sectors would be well-suited to explore similar contracts. Collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Liverpool, which is a supplier associated with this contract, may also be advantageous for firms looking to enhance their capabilities and reach in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Chemist Development

Notice Description

Please note this notice is for transparency purposes only to confirm Dstl have awarded a task under the RCloud Framework, for the development of a Robotic Chemist (Phase 1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27463035-6249-468a-a1a2-532dc6f032f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b71091c-b5cc-45a5-a6b3-fab4f261ed44
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£19,604 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,604 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2021 - 17 Oct 2021 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
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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 LIVERPOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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