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R-Cloud Framework Renewal

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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03 Feb 2017 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is initiating the R-Cloud Framework Renewal to broaden access to its commercial framework for Science and Technology research contracts. The procurement is classified under research services and involves a total value of £40 million, with a minimum contract value of £5 million. The tender period concludes on 31 August 2017, and the contract is expected to start on 1 December 2017 and last until 30 November 2019. Participation in this selective procurement process allows suppliers to pre-qualify for contracts centred around eight capability areas, including C4ISR, CBRN, Counter Terrorism, and more, with the principal location for this tender being Salisbury, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for both academic and industry suppliers of Science and Technology research, especially those focused on areas relevant to defence and security. The R-Cloud framework offers a streamlined entry point for potential suppliers, allowing them to engage directly with Dstl's current and future research needs. Businesses that have experience in research services within the defence sector would be well-suited to compete in this process. Furthermore, given that the ownership of any generated intellectual property remains with the suppliers, this initiative can effectively support innovation and growth in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R-Cloud Framework Renewal

Notice Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ . New suppliers interested in registering for R-Cloud should apply by e-mail to dstlrcloud@dstl.gov.uk , giving their name, address and contact details and will then be contacted to be included in the renewal process. This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: * Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) * Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) * Counter Terrorism and Security (CT&S) * Cyber * Human Capability (HC) * Integrated Survivability (IS) * Platform Systems (PS) * Weapons R-Cloud provides a low barrier to entry for potential suppliers and offers direct access to Dstl's current and future research requirements. Academic and industrial suppliers of research are invited to pre-qualify onto the R-Cloud framework. A standard form of contract has been drawn up which details the terms and conditions for entry onto the R-Cloud framework. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is mandatory. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873eba15-2d44-4ae3-99d5-08c06f7fd3bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlrcloud@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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