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Signal Processing Training

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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09 Jun 2025 at 11:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Porton Down, Salisbury, recently concluded a procurement process for a training programme focused on Signal Processing. This tender, categorized under personnel-training services, was procured using a direct award method due to urgency and timescale considerations. The services are to be provided by Edinburgh Innovations Limited and will be conducted from 30th June to 3rd July 2025 at the University of Edinburgh, reflecting an investment aiming to enhance technical expertise within the specified timeframe. All related procurement stages have been completed, with the award notice published on 9th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialized in training services, especially those within academia or with expertise in engineering and technology sectors. Given the specific nature of the service and the direct engagement with a government authority, businesses that can offer specialised training solutions stand to benefit through enhanced visibility and potential future engagements. The award sets a precedent for direct awards based on technical requirements, creating an avenue for businesses capable of fulfilling niche and urgent government training needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Signal Processing Training

Notice Description

A four day training programme on Signal Processing to be delivered by an academic team at the University of Edinburgh.

Procurement Information

Timescale and urgency to deliver.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05453c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030922-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
trainingandhr@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

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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