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title: "DSTL0000001432 - RAS Award Notice"
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# DSTL0000001432 - RAS Award Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a28f9ec-4534-4ebd-8107-3cb8aa71ee39

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking applications for its recently awarded contract titled "DSTL0000001432 - RAS Award Notice," which falls under the category of specialist training services. This procurement process involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The award has a contract period starting from 9 March 2022 and ending on 28 February 2023, with a total contract value of £109,983.20. The primary location for delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 14 February 2022, suggesting that interested parties needed to act promptly to receive the award notice, which was published on 2 August 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in empirical trials and training related to wearable devices and load management. Companies offering innovative solutions to enhance task performance by evaluating the effects of various weights and load distribution will find a competitive edge in this procurement. With the growing emphasis on wearable technology in various sectors, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in this niche will be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their market presence through this contract.

## Notice

Applications via RCloud. The Authority has a requirement for empirical trials to understand the effects of carrying or wearing objects (e.g. wearable devices) Specifically, answers to the following questions are sought: - What are the maximum weight/load limits of objects - How does the maximum weight/load limit change - How is task performance affected by wearing/carrying objects of different weights and/or shapes on different locations - How should objects be carried to best avoid affecting task performance - How can any effects of wearing/carrying objects be prevented/mitigated (e.g. habituation, weight placement/distribution, object shape, equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a42dd3-5ef7-49b3-8d3c-0bcc852184c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,983 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a42dd3-5ef7-49b3-8d3c-0bcc852184c3
- 2 Aug 2022 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a42dd3-5ef7-49b3-8d3c-0bcc852184c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a42dd3-5ef7-49b3-8d3c-0bcc852184c3
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32725da5-c6eb-45a2-b903-844e7f7210ab
  Tasking Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6655585f-a04b-494d-bc44-3cbd246034e9
  RCloud Tasking Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec519fa4-67dc-4d92-9b5d-e368bf68a630
  Bid Price Document

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