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ARA WP5.1 Modular, Flexible Architecture - Phase 1

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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14 Feb 2022 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has concluded a contract titled "ARA WP5.1 Modular, Flexible Architecture - Phase 1," which focuses on enhancing approaches to modularity and flexibility in Command, Control and Communication (CIS) Architectures. This project, part of the broader Autonomous Resilient Architectures initiative, aims to create self-discovering and self-coordinating systems across multi-domain environments. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £197,980.06 and the contract period spanning from 14th January 2022 to 5th April 2022. Key procurement activities were finalised on 10th January 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in flexible architectures and IT systems integration. Suitable contenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovative technology solutions. As the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory explores improved architectures for complex communication environments, companies capable of delivering cutting-edge research and consultancy in this field are encouraged to consider upcoming procurement activities in this sector for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARA WP5.1 Modular, Flexible Architecture - Phase 1

Notice Description

This requirement is to explore and identify improved approaches to understanding openness modularity and flexibility in CIS Architectures. It is an activity within the Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA) project which seeks to develop and demonstrate self-discovering, self-connecting, self-coordinating architectures across a multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-national enterprises to provide improved C2, including in Denied, Degraded, intermittent and Low bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-494e9727-ec23-4e96-929d-40fcc178c333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fe6a24-873d-4629-95b6-f4b08aedb049
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£197,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2022 - 5 Apr 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
Commercial CIS Transparency
Contact Email
commercialcistransparency@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

QINETIQ

Further Information

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