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title: "Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA)"
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# Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d847b3e-a776-47cb-b436-10b7c50ab872

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Porton Down, Salisbury, has completed a tender titled "Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA)" under the category of research and development services. This selective procurement process involved a call-off task from the DAIS Framework and had an award value of £148,898. The contract period commenced on 15th September 2021 and will conclude on 15th March 2022. This procurement process is now in the award stage, with the final contract awarded on 15th September 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in analytics and information sciences. Given the nature of the project, firms with expertise in developing resilient architectures or similar technological solutions would be ideally positioned to compete. Large enterprises like IBM UK Ltd, which participated in this contract, highlight the competitive landscape, indicating that both established firms and capable niche players may find opportunities in similar future tenders.

## Notice

This is a call-off task under the DAIS (Distributed Analytics & Information Sciences) Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45101004-1d61-4616-898d-8565d4f5314a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,898 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,898 |
| 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 | IBM |

## 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 Oct 2021 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45101004-1d61-4616-898d-8565d4f5314a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45101004-1d61-4616-898d-8565d4f5314a
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d237d324-f9c2-4f46-a20c-12c7b6b6d68e

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