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ARA WP2.4 Improved Communications Situational Awareness

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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14 Feb 2022 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process titled "ARA WP2.4 Improved Communications Situational Awareness." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is designed to enhance communication architectures for improved command and control in challenging environments. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24 January 2022, while the contract, valued at £149,561.29, commenced on 27 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 27 April 2022. The project is located in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that have expertise in communications technologies, particularly those capable of innovative solutions for operational command and control in high-stress environments, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find favourable conditions to engage with the DSTL through this award process, given the procurement's focus on promoting diverse participation in technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARA WP2.4 Improved Communications Situational Awareness

Notice Description

This requirement is to explore and identify improved approaches to understanding openness modularity and flexibility in CIS Architectures. It is an activity within the Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA) project which seeks to develop and demonstrate self-discovering, self-connecting, self-coordinating architectures across a multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-national enterprises to provide improved C2, including in Denied, Degraded, intermittent and Low bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8519bb84-dd45-4b6b-8627-f08d2c10eb3a
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
£149,561 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,561 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 27 Apr 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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