Award

SDR Test Bed & Deep Learning System enhancements

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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14 Jan 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the "SDR Test Bed & Deep Learning System enhancements" project, classified under the Radio frequency (RF) diodes industry category. The contract was awarded to ROHDE & SCHWARZ U.K. LIMITED on 16th December 2024, with the contract period running from 16th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is located in Salisbury, England (postcode SP40JQ), and the tender process was conducted through a single tender action, below threshold, with a direct procurement method. This procurement stage reached the award phase, and the contract value was set at £105,455 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio frequency and deep learning systems. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders in this domain, as the procurement process aligns with the size and capabilities of SMEs. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s engagement in such high-tech enhancements opens doors for enterprises aiming to expand their portfolios in defence technology solutions and radio frequency applications.

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Notice Title

SDR Test Bed & Deep Learning System enhancements

Notice Description

SDR Test Bed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-402c79ff-9f4c-4fff-a792-6b3fa3202cf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b655ef0b-17d8-4b88-9de0-73385dba6508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31712349 - Radio frequency (RF) diodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,455 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,455 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Cameron Gall
Contact Email
cgall@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980956157

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

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

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