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ACC2032344 - moore.AI: Using novel multi-objective optimisation techniques to accelerate the design of Solid Rocket Motors.

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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04 Nov 2022 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for research and development services related to the design of Solid Rocket Motors. The procurement stage was an open procedure below threshold. The contract value is £292,565.75 GBP, with a contract period from October 18, 2022, to July 31, 2023. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and the industry category is research and development services.

This tender by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services. Companies with expertise in multi-objective optimisation techniques for accelerating design processes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream, offering growth potential for businesses looking to expand their presence in the research and development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACC2032344 - moore.AI: Using novel multi-objective optimisation techniques to accelerate the design of Solid Rocket Motors.

Notice Description

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7ca50d7-1d8c-4715-8ac3-d3a81dbec0b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab41448-e739-451f-aa59-19773d311507
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,656 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,565 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 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
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

SMALLSPARK SPACE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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