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OFFEND+ Concept Demonstrator Development

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Apr 2023 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for the project titled "OFFEND+ Concept Demonstrator Development" in the Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment industry category. The procurement stage was selective, with a contract value of £1,037,374. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on February 3, 2023. The project is located in Salisbury, England (SP40JQ).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the security and defence equipment industry to collaborate with DSTL in enhancing the TRL of the OFFEND+ concept demonstrator. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of implementing and demonstrating effectiveness in pseudo-dynamic environments. The contract was awarded to MBDA UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on March 21, 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OFFEND+ Concept Demonstrator Development

Notice Description

Further development and upgrades to the OFFEND+ technique and concept demonstrator to implement and demonstrate effectiveness in pseudo-dynamic environments. The overall aim of this approximately 24 month follow-on task is to increase the TRL of the current system and concept demonstrator from its current TRL4 to TRL6 (System/Subsystem model/prototype tested in representative environment).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73253e96-3a66-4894-b60e-837983b7cee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35abd40c-1315-492f-a626-1baa9b953fb8
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,037,374 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,037,374 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
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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

MBDA

Further Information

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