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title: "Autonomy Verification & Validation (V&V) PhDs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a09c4bb-eeaf-4849-8cad-1adcc4e801e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-12-22"
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# Autonomy Verification & Validation (V&V) PhDs

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a09c4bb-eeaf-4849-8cad-1adcc4e801e0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in England has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Autonomy Verification & Validation (V&V) PhDs" in the research services category. The procurement method used was a selective process with a total value of £200,000. The contract period commenced on December 1, 2022, and will end on December 31, 2025. The tender period closed on September 30, 2022, and the awarded contract was published on December 22, 2022.

This opportunity with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is suited for businesses involved in research services within the goods category. The awarded contract creates prospects for growth for suitable businesses, especially those experienced in the specific field of autonomy verification and validation. Interested businesses should pay attention to future similar tender opportunities to expand their operations and collaborations within the research industry.

## Notice

Contract already awarded. Published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513968b-16f5-4a73-99a9-23d2338a7e27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513968b-16f5-4a73-99a9-23d2338a7e27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513968b-16f5-4a73-99a9-23d2338a7e27
  22nd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d5b3d47-4ea4-4ac4-8bea-f367259ad285
  Task Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47ca2891-3d32-4752-81ca-9ff3c72a29c2
  Purchase Order

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