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3.5 Year PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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31 May 2023 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "3.5 Year PhD" in the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement method used was competitive quotation (below threshold) with a limited procurement method. The contract is valued at £100,000 and has a contract period starting on October 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2027. The tender period ended on May 25, 2023, with the delivery address being in Salisbury, England.

This tender opportunity by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could appeal to businesses interested in research and development services within the UK. Companies offering consultancy services related to PhD-level research projects may find this contract particularly relevant and promising for business growth. The contract has been awarded to Loughborough University, indicating potential openings for academic institutions or research-focused organisations to engage in similar future opportunities within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

3.5 Year PhD

Notice Description

Contract already awarded- Published for transparency purposes only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b486cf27-b2c6-4af8-86cf-9ae8acdde4b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0389d618-344a-4c03-8b27-3c054a5adf70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 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
Fiona Wressell
Contact Email
fawressell@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 957650

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

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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