Award

4 Year Research PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Jan 2022 at 09:35

AwardUpdate

15 Dec 2021 at 08:51

Award

15 Dec 2021 at 08:49

Tender

19 Aug 2021 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "4 Year Research PhD." This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and was initiated as a direct procurement using a single tender action, deemed below the threshold. The tender period ended on 31 August 2021, and the contract is active, running from 1 September 2021 until 31 August 2025. The total value of the contract is £15,000, with an award announced on 15 November 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. Although the contract is directed towards a single supplier, the expertise in relevant fields can position other companies well for future tenders within similar scopes. Businesses with capabilities in delivering innovation-driven consultancy or research outputs may benefit from maintaining awareness of similar future opportunities through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and other contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

4 Year Research PhD

Notice Description

Published for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e7eaf75-341c-460c-9302-48244bd56ff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfbb7a7-a8c3-4b51-8b6b-41c278366926
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 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
Lisa Catlin
Contact Email
lcatlin@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 953223

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 LEICESTER

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