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title: "ACC2028518 Automatic, contact-less latent fingerprint imaging from difficult surfaces"
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# ACC2028518 Automatic, contact-less latent fingerprint imaging from difficult surfaces

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14dc3d45-f94e-48b8-a160-691b65e08632

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of "ACC2028518 Automatic, contact-less latent fingerprint imaging from difficult surfaces" under the industry category of Research and Development services. The tender process was initiated as an open procedure with key dates including a tender period ending on 5th January 2022, and a contract period running from 11th May 2022 to 10th May 2023. The total contract value is £129,693.31 GBP, with the contracting authority located in Salisbury, England.

This tender opportunity, led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, presents a chance for businesses, especially those involved in Research and Development services, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability indicated for such entities. The University of Exeter was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for successful collaborations between academia and industry in this procurement process.

## 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/b36dcc90-c3c0-4237-8531-7637f5202519 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2022 - 10 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,693 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,693 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36dcc90-c3c0-4237-8531-7637f5202519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36dcc90-c3c0-4237-8531-7637f5202519
  12th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ac171fb-d149-4be0-a575-52ff0d4a6dad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54b5c6a6-bf58-414f-8841-b0b5ffa0898d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1de91f84-2e18-4855-bb32-925408455b65

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