Award

Research into Parallax Exploration

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

24 Sep 2024 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has concluded a procurement process titled "Research into Parallax Exploration," classified under the CPV code 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy services. This award notice relates to a research contract awarded via Dstl R-Cloud. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start date on 5th September 2024 and its end date on 31st March 2026. The procurement process was in the Award stage, with the contract value amounting to GBP 1,328,034. The project's primary location is Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies with robust capabilities in technological and scientific exploration can benefit from participating in such high-value government contracts. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 276,752, has been secured by Prolite - Technology, an SME based in Cranfield. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses with experience in delivering cutting-edge research and consulting services, who are also capable of meeting rigorous compliance and quality standards, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Research into Parallax Exploration

Notice Description

This Award notice being Published for Transparency purposes. It relates to a Research Contract awarded via Dstl R-Cloud

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35c222b5-7fa6-49c5-bbc6-7a85339856aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c088b57-17e4-43e9-90ef-3323d7612d2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,328,034 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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

PROLITE - TECHNOLOGY

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