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title: "BISCUIT+"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06746b0c-8a97-465f-89cf-fbba28880823"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# BISCUIT+

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06746b0c-8a97-465f-89cf-fbba28880823

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process titled "BISCUIT+", focusing on research and development services within the industry category of services. This contract, valued at £68,580, is related to further research and development of a prototype system. The procurement method employed was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial tender period ended on 21st June 2021, with the contract commencing on 28th June 2021 and set to conclude by 31st December 2021. The delivery address for associated services is located in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in hardware and software development, especially those skilled in creating ruggedized systems, would be well-positioned to engage in future projects related to this contract. The competition for this work would favour those who can demonstrate a strong capacity for innovation and practical implementation within the framework of defence technology.

## Notice

This notice is published for Transparency purposes, and is not an opportunity to apply for an active procurement opportunity. The opportunity set out to further research and develop a prototype system by achieving hardware and software developments against the ruggedized BISCUIT prototype system delivered under a previous RCloud task.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7add02-c79c-4cf2-a2d3-3f5e2051fa5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,580 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERSE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7add02-c79c-4cf2-a2d3-3f5e2051fa5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df7add02-c79c-4cf2-a2d3-3f5e2051fa5c
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f28aa14-9dfe-42b1-af9e-7d1c29931208
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62e7614d-c087-4b1b-9d35-1273ea20c5ef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d91fc21a-6a8d-40c5-aad4-7f56e495150f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57d2e097-423f-4131-8d51-f4a7add0e7f4

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