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AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect - SME Support Fund

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 May 2023 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect - SME Support Fund to ATHENA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PTY LTD. The project involved a funding opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to cover travel and subsistence expenses, valued at £11,014.91. The procurement method used was the DSPCR Open Procedure, with expenses claims reviewed case by case according to the Civil Service policy. The contract period is from November 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs in the military research and technology industry.

This contract award by the Ministry of Defence presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs in the military research and technology sector. The project aims to sustain and protect SMEs through financial support for their operational expenses. Businesses interested in innovative military technologies and research projects would be suited to compete in this tender process. The framework agreement's procurement stage has been completed, offering a chance for eligible companies to expand their operations and contribute to the project's objectives.

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Notice Title

AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect - SME Support Fund

Notice Description

AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect offered potential funding to cover travel & subsistence expenses for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) during the course of the project, subject to the Civil Service expenses policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f8e06ab-5704-438a-bfa6-d59e923cffc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f833d3df-00c9-413b-a925-b6c6d236d1e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - The AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect Framework Agreement was awarded using the DSPCR Open Procedure. Expenses claims were reviewed on a case by case basis in accordance with Civil Service expenses policy.
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,014 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHENA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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