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R-Cloud Framework Renewal

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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14 May 2018 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking to renew its R-Cloud Framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, which is currently in the award stage. This selective procurement process, classified under research services, is valued at £40 million, with a minimum contract value of £5 million. The tender period concluded on 1 March 2018, and the contract is set to run from the same date until 29 February 2020. Interested suppliers can apply directly to Dstl via email to participate in the renewal process and gain access to future research opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly academic and industrial suppliers engaged in research and development. By pre-qualifying for the R-Cloud framework, suppliers will be able to join Dstl's supplier community and contribute to critical research initiatives across various capability areas, including Cyber, Counter Terrorism, and C4ISR. The framework encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as it aims to lower the barriers to entry and enhance collaboration in S&T research within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R-Cloud Framework Renewal

Notice Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ . New suppliers interested in registering for R-Cloud should apply by e-mail to dstlrcloud@dstl.gov.uk , giving their name, address and contact details and will then be contacted to be included in the renewal process. This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: * Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) * Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) * Counter Terrorism and Security (CT&S) * Cyber * Human Capability (HC) * Integrated Survivability (IS) * Platform Systems (PS) * Weapons R-Cloud provides a low barrier to entry for potential suppliers and offers direct access to Dstl's current and future research requirements. Academic and industrial suppliers of research are invited to pre-qualify onto the R-Cloud framework. A standard form of contract has been drawn up which details the terms and conditions for entry onto the R-Cloud framework. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is mandatory. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-851ddd90-fdce-4e16-9e44-a37e9253770a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ea5111-30f4-4354-b2c2-d670a931bc6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
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

SUPPLIERS' DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://RCLOUD.DSTL.GOV.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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