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ACC6036459 - Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN)

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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03 Feb 2023 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract to HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY for a procurement titled "ACC6036459 - Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN)" in the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract value of £50,000 in GBP. The contract period is from 1st February 2023 to 31st May 2023, located in Salisbury, England. The tender process ended on 12th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector to participate in developing the Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks. Businesses interested in research and development services can leverage their expertise to compete effectively. Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's collaboration with HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY aims to drive innovation and technological advancements in the field, offering potential growth prospects for industry players with relevant capabilities and interests.

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Notice Title

ACC6036459 - Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN)

Notice Description

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd7973b7-cbc8-4b76-9b52-3de75e383e0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f933d53f-ca2b-4f27-91f6-a2db2a1b7831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 May 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
Not specified
Contact Email
scox2@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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