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title: "Synthesis of Material 'X'"
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# Synthesis of Material 'X'

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06a4891a-d644-4599-8b46-1ea8334f20a5

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Synthesis of Material 'X'," awarded to QinetiQ Limited. This contract, falling under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, was executed through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 16 December 2021 and concluded on 28 January 2022. The total value of the contract is £19,356.84, and the procurement was formally announced on 19 January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those that specialise in materials synthesis. Companies with expertise in consultancy services related to the defence sector could find strong alignment with this contract, potentially leading to enhancements in capability and growth. As the procurement was executed without a competitive tender process, businesses in the field should consider developing partnerships or capabilities similar to those demonstrated by the awarded supplier, QinetiQ, to enhance their chances in future opportunities.

## Notice

Please be aware this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm Dstl have awarded a contract to QinetiQ for to perform synthesis work at a Dstl site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41684e04-693a-46b3-8eef-4b827608dd7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,356 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,356 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41684e04-693a-46b3-8eef-4b827608dd7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41684e04-693a-46b3-8eef-4b827608dd7b
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d60b800-3bf7-4650-a866-3935c252f169

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