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3.5 Year Research PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "3.5 Year Research PhD" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England. The contract, valued at £90,381.49, was awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The tender period ended on 30th July 2021, indicating that the process has been completed for transparency purposes, although the contract has already been awarded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in security and defence materials. While this particular contract was not open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the nature of the procurement method, larger organisations with expertise in related fields may find potential for collaboration or future procurement opportunities aligned with similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3.5 Year Research PhD

Notice Description

Contract already awarded, published for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cffee670-0136-4d1a-be6d-2830d091195a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,381 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,381 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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