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ARA WP3.1 / 3.2 Resilient Information Services - Phase 1

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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14 Feb 2022 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "ARA WP3.1 / 3.2 Resilient Information Services - Phase 1", focused on developing resilient information services within CIS architectures. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and had a contract value of £457,214.25. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tender period on 17 January 2022. The contract period commenced on 20 January 2022, and will run until 7 May 2022, with works primarily located in Salisbury, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with capabilities in creating resilient information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the buying organisation is open to their proposals. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting and systems architecture may find this opportunity well-suited to their strengths, enabling growth by partnering on innovative projects that address complex challenges in multi-national environments.

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Notice Title

ARA WP3.1 / 3.2 Resilient Information Services - Phase 1

Notice Description

This requirement is to explore approaches to Resilient Information Services within 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1dd0f0e-8bed-4c32-af7e-34389a975bb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a3a850-cb60-4314-966f-69a7af348da9
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
£457,214 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£457,214 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2022 - 7 May 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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