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Demonstration event for Advanced Timing Apparatus (DATA) 2025

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

14 May 2025 at 13:09

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 May 2025 at 11:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 May 2025 at 11:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 May 2025 at 11:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is planning a procurement for a "Demonstration event for Advanced Timing Apparatus (DATA) 2025". This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and aims to leverage quantum-enhanced Position, Navigation, and Timing technologies for defence applications. The location for the trials is the Defence Battle Lab in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with engagement scheduled until 31st May 2025. The procurement process will be governed under UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in innovative timing technologies and defence research. Enterprises involved in quantum technology, especially those focusing on atomic clock and frequency standards, will find this opportunity well-suited to showcase and advance their developments. Participation in the event could lead to substantial collaborations with the Ministry of Defence, fostering advancements in defence capabilities and positioning companies at the forefront of cutting-edge technological applications in demanding environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demonstration event for Advanced Timing Apparatus (DATA) 2025

Notice Description

The UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD) aims to gain operational advantages in challenging environments through the use of quantum-enhanced Position, Navigation, and Timing (QE PNT) technologies. The initial emphasis is on atomic clocks and frequency standards due to their immediate impact on defence and security. Timing technologies are crucial across all platforms and applications, and Dstl has developed high-impact military scenarios and technical challenges to support several use cases. This initiative aims to mature and accelerate innovations towards enhancing Defence capabilities in novel timing devices and systems for testing outside a laboratory. The trials will be held at the Defence Battle Lab in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, UK, with up to eight demonstrators being accommodated. Please refer to attached documents in this hyperlink for instructions on how to apply / participate. - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59768 - By copying this link into your web browser or by visiting the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and searching under 'Opportunies' for the requirement title. - https://contracts.mod.uk/

Planning Information

Please refer to attached documents in this hyperlink for instructions on how to apply / participate. - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59768 - By copying this link into your web browser or by visiting the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and searching under 'Opportunies' for the requirement title. - https://contracts.mod.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021300-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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