Award

4 Year PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the "4 Year PhD" project in the research and development services sector, valued at £30,000. Situated in Porton Down, Salisbury, this procurement used a direct method through a single tender action, due to being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 27th September 2021 and is set to conclude on 26th September 2025. The award notice was published on 9th December 2021, following the contract conclusion on 30th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in research and higher education, particularly those involved in consultancy services related to scientific and technological studies. Companies that specialise in postgraduate education and have experience collaborating with government agencies will be especially well-positioned to engage in similar contracts, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

4 Year PhD

Notice Description

Published for Transparency Purposes Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a2d7631-ad1e-490b-98be-8dfd220f623e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e77e12-b88e-40f9-8b9a-53b572b59789
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
Not specified
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2025 4-5 years
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
Fiona Wressell
Contact Email
fawressell@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 957650

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

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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