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Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD," falls under the Education and training services industry category. This tender process is complete, with the procurement method noted as 'Below threshold - unknown.' The contract became active on 1st September 2025 and will remain in effect until 31st October 2031, offering a service mainly delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of developing innovative solutions for complex scientific environments. Given the focus on Rydberg atom RF sensing, higher education institutions and organisations with significant expertise in electromagnetic research would be well-suited to participate. The contract, awarded to the University of Strathclyde, highlights the potential for collaborative projects and scholarships at the intersection of advanced technology and educational endeavours, which could stimulate business growth through research and development.

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Notice Title

Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD

Notice Description

student to attend university 50% Part time for Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD. Studentship agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,944 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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