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title: "Dataset Generation for Cyber Research"
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# Dataset Generation for Cyber Research

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1324b5af-e6ac-4fa3-89a8-265b6889c910

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process titled "Dataset Generation for Cyber Research" in the services category. The tender, with a value of £262,395 GBP, involved obtaining bespoke cyber datasets for cyber security research and experimentation. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 31st January 2023 and will end on 31st August 2023, based in England with postal code GU14 0LX.

This tender by DSTL presents opportunities for businesses in the data services industry to contribute to cyber security research. Companies well-suited to compete are those experienced in generating cyber datasets for research purposes. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award phase, with QINETIQ LIMITED being the current supplier awarded the contract, effective from 31st January 2023.

## Notice

Dstl are seeking to obtain a series of bespoke, well labelled cyber datasets, generated to assist in research & experimentation of cyber security concepts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfc6610-ad76-480b-a7de-05687ce256c7 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £262,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £262,395 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 15:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfc6610-ad76-480b-a7de-05687ce256c7
- 3 Mar 2023 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfc6610-ad76-480b-a7de-05687ce256c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfc6610-ad76-480b-a7de-05687ce256c7
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28aeefd7-1866-4a00-8422-4fd70171d902
  REDACTED CONTRACT

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