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Support to Dstl Space domain Operational Research MMTD development

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) based in Salisbury, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "Support to Dstl Space domain Operational Research MMTD development," classified under research and development services. This contract, valued at £440,000, was awarded to Bae Systems (Operations) Ltd through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement relates to the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 6th March 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was made on 6th March 2026 and announced publicly on 18th March 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in research and development services. Although the role of supplier has been filled, similar future contracts may benefit businesses operating within the Space domain and consultancy services sector. Companies capable of supporting operational research and development are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The procurement method employed suggests that a framework agreement facilitates continued opportunities for suppliers who can meet the specific requirements detailed by Dstl.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support to Dstl Space domain Operational Research MMTD development

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c053dc73-4297-4a00-bbaa-cae37db293e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e3f793-26f5-46fb-bc81-2152edbdc9b3
Current Stage
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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
SME
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
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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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

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

Further Information

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