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Provision of Prototype Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs)

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Prototype Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs)" to Sentinel Photonics Limited. This contract, valued at up to £2,000,000, is classified under military electronic systems and is managed through a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 14th October 2021 and will continue until 31st March 2024. Notably, the procurement process was completed on 30th September 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specializing in research and development of technology demonstrators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, given the focus on innovation and technology readiness levels required for the Low Cost Laser Detector Systems. Firms capable of delivering bespoke electronic systems tailored to defence applications may find this procurement indicative of further openings in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Prototype Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs)

Notice Description

This Contract has already been awarded and this notice for purposes of Transparency only. The Secretary of State for Defence has awarded a contract to Sentinel Photonics Limited (the 'Contractor'), for the provision of a limited quantity of technology demonstrator prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs). The contract has a total value of up to PS2,000,000GBP. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(c)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 because the goods to be purchased under the contract are to be manufactured solely for the purpose of research or development and are not being purchased for quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs. The first tranche of goods to be purchased are required to be at technology readiness level 4/5 and the second tranche at technology readiness level 6. The intention is that the testing of the prototypes to be purchased will bring the system up to TRL 6.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9792ece-eacc-43cc-9f20-b9b4afedcd99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23b1057-6f00-47f6-828f-ce1aaabb7854
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caflynn@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SENTINEL PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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