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DSTL0000008431 Quantum Comms Research

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Dec 2022 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for research and experimental development services related to quantum communications to the University of Sussex. The contract, titled "DSTL0000008431 Quantum Comms Research," has a value of £71,808 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct approach under a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from the 5th of October 2022 to the 31st of March 2026. The buying organization is located in Porton Down, SALISBURY, SP40JQ, England, and the tender was awarded on the 5th of October 2022, with the deadline for the tender period set for the 12th of August 2022.

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Notice Title

DSTL0000008431 Quantum Comms Research

Notice Description

Contract already awarded - published for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f02fc57-1f54-4378-bf1b-fb86c82658f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f59fa9-7d8c-44fd-991f-b8802904404d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,808 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,808 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

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