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    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-042ee7-2024-01-22T13:23:34Z",
    "date": "2024-01-22T13:23:34Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-042ee7",
    "description": "The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.",
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        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32009L0081",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)",
        "status": "active",
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            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
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        "description": "Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Agence de l'innovation de defense (AID) are jointly launching a call for expressions of interest (EOI) aimed at identifying French Universities and Public Laboratories and British Universities who can address scientific questions raised in the field of 4D printing. The aim is to accelerate the use of intelligent 3D printed materials through design, manufacturing and modelling to provide intelligent or animated components for self-adaptive platforms. Despite the potential benefits of 4D printing, many challenges remain before it can be widely applied. Quantity or scope: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.",
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                    "description": "Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal - Click the \"Click here to register\" link - Accept the terms and conditions and click \"continue\" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click \"Save\" when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Please read through the attached EOI document that is available in English and French. It is not necessary to complete the PQQ in the Defence Sourcing Portal Your reply to this EOI should be emailed to FUURI@dstl.gov.uk If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.",
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                {
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                    "description": "Please refer to the attached EOI document that is available in English and French.",
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                    "description": "NA",
                    "minimum": "NA",
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            "description": "The Authority will use the response to the criteria in the EOI documention to create a shortlist of tenderers who: (1) are eligible to participate; (2) best meet the selection criteria set out in this notice and the EOI documentation."
        },
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            "tendererLegalForm": "If a group of economic operators submits a bid, the group must nominate a lead organisation to deal with the Authority. The Authority shall require the group to form a legal entity before entering into the contract.\""
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                "value": {
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            "endDate": "2024-02-23T12:00:00Z"
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                "type": "securityClearanceDeadline",
                "dueDate": "2024-09-02"
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            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
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                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
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            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dstl Porton Down",
                "locality": "Salisbury",
                "postalCode": "SP4 0JQ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Attn: Thomas Irfon",
                "email": "FUURI@dstl.gov.uk"
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                        "description": "Agence de l'innovation de defense (AID)"
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