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SINC: Support toward a general theory of sensor deception

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 Oct 2022 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract to the University of Liverpool for a project titled "SINC: Support toward a general theory of sensor deception" in the services category. The contract value is £27,502.50, with a procurement period starting on 3rd October 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023. The tender was initiated as a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 15th September 2022. The project aims to develop a general-purpose theory of sensor deception in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research laboratory services sector who can support the development of deceptive action mitigation techniques against sensors. Businesses specialising in sensor technologies, research, and mathematical modelling would find this opportunity relevant for growth and collaboration. The project's focus on deceptive behaviours and sensor technologies provides a niche opportunity for innovative businesses looking to expand their expertise in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SINC: Support toward a general theory of sensor deception

Notice Description

This request covers workshop support to be delivered by the University of Liverpool to the Authority in developing a general-purpose theory of sensor deception. In 1982 Barton Whaley proposed a general theory of deception [1]. Despite being general purpose and more tailored toward psychology and human factors this was used as the basis for a description of various deceptive categories used in the sensor deception work which ran from 2017-2022. A principal part of the deception work under Redacted was delivered via an EMR contract by the University of Liverpool (UoL). The outcomes, reports, presentations and training events showed various promising advances toward quantifying and mitigating deceptive action against sensors. In their development of these solutions, they went some way to a mathematical description of types of deceptive behaviour. It is on this foundation that we wish to build initial work to be delivered in SFM Counter Deception. 1. Whaley, B. 1982, Journal of Strategic Studies Volume 5, Issue 1: Military Deception and Strategic Surprise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e5afd3-41d5-4de0-9b57-dd3ff3dd5e3d
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,502 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,502 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Further Information

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