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Arena Trials

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has successfully awarded a contract titled "Arena Trials" under the selective procurement method. This contract, valued at £250,000, entailed a task granted to QinetiQ Limited for providing six time slots to facilitate Arena Trials at Porton Down, Salisbury (postcode SP40JQ). The contract period commenced on 7th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender period ended on 4th October 2021, confirming the completion of this tender process.

This contract presents vital opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those capable of supporting defence-related projects. Companies specialising in consultancy services related to defence and technology, as well as larger firms with the capacity to deliver specialised services, would be best positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future. Engaging with the DSTL could lead to long-term partnerships, fostering growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Arena Trials

Notice Description

This notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a task to QinetiQ under the MOD / QinetiQ Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA), for the provisional supply and support of Qty 6 time slots for the provision of Arena Trials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ad5265-afcd-4fd8-88dc-079a70568770
Current Stage
Award
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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

QINETIQ

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