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ACC2035325 for Contract for adaptive automatic translation technology capable of handling multiple languages in the same sentence

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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09 May 2023 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for adaptive automatic translation technology capable of handling multiple languages in the same sentence. The contract falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement stage was complete, with a contract value of £453,120 GBP. The tender period ended on June 22, 2022, and the contract period runs from March 9, 2023, to March 29, 2024. The buying organization, DSTL, is located in Porton Down, Salisbury, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, specifically in technologies related to automatic translation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in adaptive technologies could find this tender suitable for business growth. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, indicating a competitive process for interested suppliers. Lilt Technologies Limited (Dublin) was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting potential opportunities for technology companies to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

ACC2035325 for Contract for adaptive automatic translation technology capable of handling multiple languages in the same sentence

Notice Description

DASA contract published for transparency purposes only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a69e900-3da8-4b70-acbf-5c99ebf93085
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea6f6ed-1808-47b9-92c4-9eefbd6ddaf1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£453,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£453,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
klaver@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LILT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (DUBLIN

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