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AI Enhanced Wargaming

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently completed a procurement process for the 'AI Enhanced Wargaming' project, aimed at reviewing artificial intelligence techniques within wargaming environments. This tender was executed under the selective procurement method via a call-off from the Serapis Framework, with a total contract value of £138,923.13. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2022, and the contract runs from 3rd February 2022 to 25th March 2022. The project falls under the research services category, specifically related to goods, and is relevant to organisations located in Salisbury, England.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in AI technologies and research services to engage with public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, given that the project encourages participation from such entities. Companies with expertise in AI methodologies within military or strategic modelling environments would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their service offerings and client base within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

AI Enhanced Wargaming

Notice Description

Serapis Task SSE35, this task was competed through Lot 5 of the Serapis Framework The aim of this EMR is a review of AI techniques for existing wargaming environments in which the intent of the opposition is unclear and the state of the opposition is a least partially hidden.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45071883-b4b4-474a-b60b-7c0443172b2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6134e1b-3080-4379-ba1f-2a480ad3b8eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,923 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,923 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2022 - 25 Mar 2022 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
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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

NEWMAN & SPURR CONSULTANCY

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