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title: "Development of Maritime Experimentation Lab (MarExLab)"
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# Development of Maritime Experimentation Lab (MarExLab)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08158dbe-5d13-4e73-87d2-273f38688abb

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract to ATEQ Consulting Ltd for £374,000.00 to develop and deliver prototype software and infrastructure for the MarExLab synthetic environment. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period will start on June 5, 2023, and end on May 30, 2025. The tender period ended on April 26, 2023, and the contract was awarded on May 30, 2023. The procurement falls under the IT services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for the Development of Maritime Experimentation Lab (MarExLab) presents opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to participate. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is the buying organisation offering this opportunity. The contract duration provides stability for successful bidders to plan and execute the project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and capabilities would find this tender well-suited for growth and expansion in the IT services industry.

## Notice

Dstl awarded a contract to ATEQ Consulting Ltd for PS374,000.00 to develop and deliver prototype software and infrastructure for the MarExLab synthetic environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c05a11-5ed3-47a9-955c-3228a40a3386 |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATEQ CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c05a11-5ed3-47a9-955c-3228a40a3386

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c05a11-5ed3-47a9-955c-3228a40a3386
  14th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c95e3c5-2504-4bcc-ae06-df2e1f5e0f82

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