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title: "ACC2029270 Autonomous Cognitive Security Agents"
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# ACC2029270 Autonomous Cognitive Security Agents

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0db99c27-7484-4fd8-9a39-d42e8d79af64

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury, England, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "ACC2029270 Autonomous Cognitive Security Agents." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category, specifically classified as CPV code 73000000. The contract, valued at £299,670, commenced on 20th July 2022 and is expected to run until 31st July 2023. The tender was open until 2nd March 2022 and was procured through an open call for innovation method.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in technological research and development. Businesses with expertise in autonomous systems, cognitive security technologies, or related consultancy services would be ideally suited to compete for similar future contracts in this sector. The involvement of the DSTL signals a commitment to advancing innovative solutions in defence, making it a prime opportunity for firms aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da8369d-3967-4bd5-9ba2-3798347c2189 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open call innovation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,670 |
| 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 | NQUIRINGMINDS |

## 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 Aug 2022 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da8369d-3967-4bd5-9ba2-3798347c2189

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da8369d-3967-4bd5-9ba2-3798347c2189
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f695428f-43be-44bc-b0f5-bd3d3928c462
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e977dd-2233-4994-a99e-59297e84fc3b

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