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Voluntary Transparency Notice - Technical Support - Chemical Synthesis Approaches

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Aug 2022 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Salisbury, England, has initiated a procurement process titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Technical Support - Chemical Synthesis Approaches". This tender falls under the research and development services industry category, with a total contract value of £210,000. The procurement method employed is a single tender action, and the current stage is awarded, with the contract period running from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2024. The tender period closed on 11 August 2022.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in organic synthesis and machine-aided organic synthesis. Competitors looking to engage in this field should focus on developing innovative chemical technologies and have capabilities that align with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's (Dstl) requirements. Companies with a strong research and development background in related synthetic processes will be well-placed to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice - Technical Support - Chemical Synthesis Approaches

Notice Description

Dstl has a requirement to accelerate the discovery of new energetic molecules, their precursors and formulations, and to identify, support and exploit advances in related synthetic and chemical technologies. As part of our requirement to explore alternative chemistries, reactivities and routes, we require expert support from a leading UK chemical synthesis capability. We require this support to be delivered by an organisation with significant and unique expertise in organic synthesis and more specifically, the field of machine aided organic synthesis. This notice is to advise that Dstl intends to award a contract on a single source basis to the supplier below. Further details can be accessed via the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/37416803018259F0F41A. Additional information: Further details of this project can be accessed via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c19f29-e72b-4fad-92d7-14440734f450
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 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
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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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