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title: "ACC2029247 - Real-Time, Situational Aware, Edge-Based, In-Orbit Characterisation of Objects in Space."
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# ACC2029247 - Real-Time, Situational Aware, Edge-Based, In-Orbit Characterisation of Objects in Space.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10af36f3-978d-4310-bb0f-a9addee089a0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has recently awarded a contract for research and development services related to situational awareness in space. The contract, titled "ACC2029247 - Real-Time, Situational Aware, Edge-Based, In-Orbit Characterisation of Objects in Space," was awarded to Spacechips LTD following an open procedure below the threshold. The contract value is £211,084.5, with a contract period starting on December 1, 2022, and ending on August 1, 2024.

This tender initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory opens opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development services for space-related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period provides a timeline for interested businesses to plan their engagements and capabilities to deliver services effectively, helping them grow through successful contract execution.

## 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/f8f3a634-a61f-4a05-8981-f789fef43df8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,084 |
| 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 | SPACECHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f3a634-a61f-4a05-8981-f789fef43df8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f3a634-a61f-4a05-8981-f789fef43df8
  6th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b79c8e5e-ebb0-43cb-bd5d-04d5b47018af
  Contract purchase Agreement generated via CHESS using the ISC terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc76b48-f43b-4c23-9110-70fa8cffc85f
  Contract purchase order generated via CHESS

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