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AI Experimentation Hub

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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22 Dec 2021 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, recently awarded a contract titled "AI Experimentation Hub" valued at £7,380,000. This process falls under the research and development services industry category and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2022, following the tender period that ended on 1st October 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services. Companies that focus on technological innovations, AI capabilities, and consultancy in related areas would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s ongoing projects may also open doors for collaboration or subcontracting, allowing businesses to expand their market presence and capabilities in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Experimentation Hub

Notice Description

This is an already awarded contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca68cff8-2b5e-4b3c-bd89-f26dfe569214
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7682c6-11cd-48f4-a2b0-19441e650045
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
£7,380,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,380,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
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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

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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