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title: "Generation after next (GAN) LOS/BLOS and control-by-wireless communications system for future swarms"
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# Generation after next (GAN) LOS/BLOS and control-by-wireless communications system for future swarms

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a44374-7f2c-4017-84b7-4c6bbaf92418

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "Generation after next (GAN) LOS/BLOS and control-by-wireless communications system for future swarms" in the research and development services category. This contract, valued at £195,435.37, is part of a selective procurement process executed through a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 4th February 2022 and will conclude on 13th May 2022. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the award was officially published on 4th March 2022.

This opportunity may foster growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in advanced communication systems or technologies related to drone operations. Businesses with capabilities in innovative wireless communication technologies and control systems could find suitable prospects in future contracts stemming from this project. The ongoing developments in defence technology present a potential avenue for SMEs looking to engage with large organisations such as QINETIQ LIMITED, the awarded supplier for this contract.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a70c17c-7617-478a-89c0-fd62813b4e16 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2022 - 13 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,435 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a70c17c-7617-478a-89c0-fd62813b4e16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a70c17c-7617-478a-89c0-fd62813b4e16
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09465e68-a180-4c7f-858d-251fec0475a3
  Redacted-Final Contract

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