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ARA WP2.3 Adaptive Applications - Phase 1

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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28 Mar 2022 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract titled "ARA WP2.3 Adaptive Applications - Phase 1," focused on exploring methods for Adaptive Applications within Command and Control Architectures. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within research and development. The contract, valued at £199,562.32, has an award date of 28th February 2022, with the contract period commencing on the same day and concluding on 26th April 2022. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery expected at the DSTL's site in Salisbury, England, specifically at the postal code SP4 0JQ.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in innovative research and development services, particularly those with expertise in autonomous systems and multi-domain architectures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative approaches to adaptive applications will be well-positioned to compete. Firms specialising in technology solutions that enhance Command and Control capabilities, especially in challenging environments, should consider pursuing similar contracts to drive growth and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

ARA WP2.3 Adaptive Applications - Phase 1

Notice Description

This requirement is to explore approaches to Adaptive Applications within CIS Architectures. It is an activity within the Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA) project which seeks to develop and demonstrate self-discovering, self-connecting, self-coordinating architectures across a multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-national enterprises to provide improved C2, including in Denied, Degraded, intermittent and Low bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76a62beb-6511-476c-850e-e42d62a76f14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefbaba5-3958-4830-8433-b6b7a7c475e1
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
£199,562 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,562 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2022 - 26 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
Commercial CIS Transparency
Contact Email
commercialcistransparency@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

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