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D37 Distributed Sencemaking

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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20 Oct 2022 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the tender process for the procurement of research and development services related to sensemaking under the title "D37 Distributed Sensemaking". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. The procurement method used was "selective", with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 12, 2022, and the contract period is from October 10, 2022, to February 13, 2026. The procurement was initiated by DSTL and awarded to QINETIQ GROUP PLC, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for companies specializing in research and development services. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's focus on sensemaking in complex command and control tasks opens doors for organisations with expertise in cognitive technologies and team-based decision-making processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria with a preference towards SMEs. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions to enhance sensemaking capabilities should consider engaging with DSTL and exploring potential collaborations in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D37 Distributed Sencemaking

Notice Description

The Future Operating Environment (FOE) is likely to place additional cognitive demand onto individuals in teams who are conducting an already complex Command and Control (C2) task. This could be exacerbated by increases in technology (systems and information available), a wider range of potential threats and the expansion of battlespace domains to include cyber and space. Sensemaking is the skills, knowledge and behaviours used to determine when a routine situation is moving to non-routine or when the situation may not be as originally perceived.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a35510-f5e0-4a72-83d4-7a5e8fdec6b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£373,966 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£373,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2022 - 13 Feb 2026 3-4 years
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
X-Div Team
Contact Email
x-divtransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ GROUP

Further Information

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