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User Filled Directional Over Pressure Charge

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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31 Mar 2022 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract titled "User Filled Directional Over Pressure Charge" for research and development services in the field of unexploded ordnance neutralisation, specifically designed for remote operated vehicles. This contract has a total value of £181,190 and falls under the CPV code 73000000. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, originating from a framework agreement, and the contract began on 2nd March 2022 and runs until 31st August 2022. The delivery will take place at an address in Salisbury, England, but the tender process concluded on 10th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research and development, particularly those focused on defence technology and underwater systems. Businesses that have the capability to innovate solutions for neutralising unexploded ordnance or similar high-tech projects would be particularly well-suited to engage with future contracts of this nature. The collaborative nature of defence contracts can also pave the way for partnerships, enhancing business growth and expanding capabilities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Filled Directional Over Pressure Charge

Notice Description

Dstl has awarded a contract to conduct research to develop a user-filled, directional, over-pressure charge for use underwater by a remote operated vehicle to neutralise thin-skinned unexploded ordnance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49fef9f4-3274-4542-8acd-2779074bc3ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7d478a-f4b2-45b9-b53e-3540eeec466b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£181,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 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

ALFORD TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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