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29 Jun 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Signal Processing Training 2026" has been completed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. This contract involved a four-day training programme on Signal Processing, delivered by an academic team from the University of Edinburgh. The procurement process used was direct, falling below certain thresholds and executed without competition. The contract was awarded on the 29th of June, 2026, and it took place at the University of Edinburgh under the services category, specifically related to personnel-training services.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in academic training and development, particularly those with expertise in signal processing and personnel training services. Large-scale organisations that can offer specialised training programmes are ideal candidates for future partnerships of this nature. Engaging in such government contracts can enhance a business's portfolio by demonstrating its capabilities in delivering complex programmes adhering to government standards and requirements.

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Notice Title

Signal Processing Training 2026

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060620-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

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