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Modulated Retro Reflector Showcase

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, recently concluded a procurement process for the "Modulated Retro Reflector Showcase," aimed at demonstrating a communications system. The procurement, categorised under research and development services, had a total contract value of £31,743.25, executed through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action due to being below threshold. The contract period ran from 25th October 2021 to 5th November 2021, following the tender's submission deadline on 22nd October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in communications technology. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in this sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially enabling growth through collaboration with government labs and institutions. The active participation in such tenders can lead to further engagements and partnerships within the defence and technology space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modulated Retro Reflector Showcase

Notice Description

Demonstration of the Modulated Retro Reflector communications system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba702989-02bb-4461-a4d8-20614a730dcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07c7fbf-cbb8-469a-b107-a1c1f88b7c2c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£31,743 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,743 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 5 Nov 2021 30 days
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A V OPTICS

Further Information

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