Award

4 Year PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

27 Jul 2023 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for a 4-year PhD programme in "Research and development services and related consultancy services". The contract, valued at £125,767 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method under a single tender action process. The contract period starts on October 1, 2023, and ends on September 30, 2027. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase, with the tender closing on April 28, 2023, and the award announcement made on July 13, 2023. The contract is intended for service providers in England, with the delivery address in Salisbury, SP4 0JQ.

This contract award by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, in collaboration with The University of Sheffield, presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage in a long-term partnership. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services and academic institutions focussing on research can find this tender suitable for business growth. The University of Sheffield, as the awarded supplier, will play a pivotal role in delivering the 4-year PhD programme. Businesses seeking to collaborate with renowned organisations in the field of defence research and technological advancement should explore potential collaborations with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and similar entities for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

4 Year PhD

Notice Description

Contract Awarded - Published for Transparency Purposes Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac42b030-c782-4e8c-ad2b-2885d71108d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73610573-4f1e-413d-9a39-5d6c758e3b78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£125,767 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,767 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Dstl Commercial Services CT&S Division
Contact Email
cts-transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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