Award

Ultra Heavy Molecular Weighted Polyethylene research

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

16 Feb 2022 at 14:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking to enhance its existing Ultra High Molecular Weighted Polyethylene through a specialised research contract titled "Ultra Heavy Molecular Weighted Polyethylene research." This procurement falls under the Research and Development services for security and defence materials category and is based in Salisbury, England. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, which involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 November 2021, the start of the contract on 28 January 2022, and its completion on 18 March 2022. The total value of this contract is £50,988.96.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in material sciences, high-velocity impact research, or related engineering fields. Companies capable of advancing material simulation techniques or offering innovative solutions tailored to defence applications would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation in the defence sector, paving the way for future projects and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultra Heavy Molecular Weighted Polyethylene research

Notice Description

This contract is to enhance existing Ultra High Molecular Weighted Polyethylene. The contractor have developed a program to understand material responses to high velocity impacts. This requirement is to build a better simulation on how UHMWPE can be utilised within the structure of materials. Additional information: i) Contract Award Letter - This will be published but contains personal information which has been removed and replaced with the word 'Redacted'. ii) Purchase Order - DSTLX-1000165882 - This will be published but contains personal information & commercial sensitive information which has been removed and replaced with the word 'Redacted'. iii) In addition and in accordance with the transparency CPS, an 'Actual Procurement timescales' document will also be included with the Contract Award Notice. iv) The technical document which was provided within this procurement has also been included. This contains personal information & commercial sensitive information which has been removed and replaced with "redacted". The remaining personal information is research which is publicly available. v) R-Cloud tasking form will be published but contains personal and commercially sensitive information which has been replaced with the word "Redacted"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-373a1fbc-359b-4abc-852a-7889155cb2b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824a046c-aa91-49f9-801b-68253b730bff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,988 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2022 - 18 Mar 2022 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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

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