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MSc Electronic Engineering

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a contracting process for the provision of an MSc Electronic Engineering studentship for one of its employees. The successful bid was awarded to the University of Surrey, with the contract active from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically "Education and training services" (CPV: 80000000). The procurement method used was "limited," indicating a below-threshold limited competition approach. The address of the buying organisation is Porton Down, Salisbury, while the supplier is based in Guildford.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for educational institutions and service providers specialising in advanced electronics engineering training. Businesses that excel in delivering specialised academic courses to government bodies, specifically in electronic engineering, are well-suited to compete in these types of procurement processes. Although this particular contract is already awarded, similar tenders offering limited competition can provide niche opportunities for expertise-driven businesses focused on education services. The procurement landscape in the UK regions, especially for areas like electronic engineering, remains a fertile ground for specialised academic partnerships.

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Notice Title

MSc Electronic Engineering

Notice Description

MSc Electronic Engineering studentship agreement for 1x Dstl Employee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056694-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£16,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
dstlcommercialservices@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 SURREY(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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