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Vector Symbolic Architecture

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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04 Oct 2021 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting a completed procurement process titled "Vector Symbolic Architecture," which falls under the industry category of research and development services. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded on 13 September 2021. The contract, valued at £246,977, began on 15 September 2021 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2022. The delivery of the services is based in the South East of England, specifically at the buyer's address in Salisbury.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in research and development services. Companies with capabilities in analytics, consultancy, or related technological fields would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement under a prestigious framework such as DAIS may attract larger businesses like IBM UK Ltd, indicating a competitive landscape where specialised service providers can thrive and collaborate on innovative projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vector Symbolic Architecture

Notice Description

This is a call-off task under the DAIS (Distributed Analytics & Information Sciences) Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b11c0df1-84bb-4ebd-a852-5f1be012d2a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc3fe47-997c-40ea-b8c0-b722ebb54dbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£246,977 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,977 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
Commercial CIS Transparency
Contact Email
commercialcistransparency@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

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