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title: "Optimise Efficiency of Catalyst Systems against Simulants"
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# Optimise Efficiency of Catalyst Systems against Simulants

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11756edc-36ee-4bbc-aedb-413dccbcee84

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has conducted a procurement process titled "Optimise Efficiency of Catalyst Systems against Simulants," focusing on research and experimental development services. The tender, which concluded on 19 May 2022, had a budget of £138,500 and was awarded to PolyCAT UK Ltd on 26 May 2022. The contract period spans from 1 June 2022 to 30 September 2022, and the delivery is set to take place in the South West of England. This process was initiated via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development within scientific sectors. Companies with expertise in catalyst systems or those able to demonstrate innovative approaches to efficiency optimisation could find this contract particularly lucrative. While larger corporations may already have established capabilities, small and medium-sized enterprises that can showcase their competencies and innovative solutions are also encouraged to compete for similar opportunities that may arise in the future.

## Notice

Published for compliance with UK Govt Transparency mandate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799ebd7e-eeed-43f2-b62f-a2baf6da94aa |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,500 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLYCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799ebd7e-eeed-43f2-b62f-a2baf6da94aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799ebd7e-eeed-43f2-b62f-a2baf6da94aa
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bb4d001c-bac5-4a39-911f-c976fb393a28
  Statement of Requirements

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