Tender

R-Cloud Framework Renewal

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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Tender

03 Dec 2017 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury is conducting a selective tender for the renewal of its R-Cloud Framework, aimed at enhancing access to Science and Technology research contracts. The tender, titled "R-Cloud Framework Renewal," was published on 3rd December 2017 and falls within the services category, specifically targeting research services (CPV code: 73110000). This procurement is set to conclude on 31st August 2017, and the successful contract period will commence from 1st March 2018, running until 29th February 2020, with an estimated contract value between £5 million and £40 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with DSTL, as the authority intends to broaden its supplier base while reducing contracting costs. Businesses specialising in Science and Technology research, particularly those with expertise in areas such as Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement method is a restrictive procedure, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via email to ensure participation in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R-Cloud Framework Renewal

Notice Description

Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ . AS A RESULT OF DSTL BECOMING AN EXECUTIVE AGENCY OF THE MOD, ADDITIONAL INTERNAL GOVERNANCE & APPROVAL PROCESSES NEED TO BE COMPLIED WITH. THIS HAS IMPACTED ON THE REFRESH ACTIVITY AND AS A CONSEQUENCE THE CURRENT R-CLOUD FRAMEWORK HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 28 FEBRUARY 2018. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY EITHER EXISTING SUPPLIERS OR THOSE SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN REGISTERING. SHOULD SUPPLIERS WISH TO REGISTER FOR THE CURRENT FRAMEWORK THEY SHOULD DO SO VIA AN EMAIL TO dstlrcloud@dstl.gov.uk . This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: * Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) * Chemi Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9c98a5-5485-430f-ac35-c78842bec83c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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