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Sonar Safety

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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24 Jul 2023 at 06:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract to QinetiQ for £239,140.84 to conduct research into sonar safety for marine mammals. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The planning for this contract started on 18th April 2023, and the contract period runs from 26th June 2023 to 26th September 2023. The contracting process has now reached the award stage, with the most recent decision being made on 20th July 2023. The services category was the main procurement category for this tender, with delivery addresses in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender for research and experimental development services presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific research, particularly in marine mammal welfare and sonar safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this field could benefit from competing for this contract. Suppliers need to be aware of the suitability criteria such as research capabilities in the specified area and the ability to deliver services in line with the contract period. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with experience in similar projects are well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity for growth through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Sonar Safety

Notice Description

Dstl awarded a contract to QinetiQ for PS239,140.84 for research into sonar safety for marine mammals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbe6436f-a6ed-4c39-88fe-7c580204168b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe55fb0-18f1-495d-88fd-df2f8aecac6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2023 - 26 Sep 2023 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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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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