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title: "4 Year Research PhD"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# 4 Year Research PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17bcb4f6-ad9e-4c5e-8be9-9bf55827eed1

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for a 4-year Research PhD studentship titled "Advanced Structural Analysis". The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract value of £95,865.66, initiated on January 1, 2022, and continuing until December 31, 2025. This direct procurement was conducted as a single tender action, with the initial tender period concluding on September 1, 2021. The studentship is to be delivered at the specified address in Salisbury, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to participate in advanced academic projects. Firms with capabilities in structural analysis or relevant research fields would be particularly well-suited to engage with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, potentially enhancing their visibility and contributions in the research community over the next few years.

## Notice

4 year PhD studentship titled: Advanced Structural Analysis. Single source, notice published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,865 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,865 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
- 1 Feb 2022 at 15:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
- 12 Jan 2022 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
- 12 Jan 2022 at 09:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
- 10 Jan 2022 at 16:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
- 15 Dec 2021 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
- 28 Jul 2021 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a681463e-334d-4310-a6ce-6538fda5490a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06644d8d-dbca-43c0-bfac-cf4da6665e11
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a681463e-334d-4310-a6ce-6538fda5490a
  28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6a46d05-743b-4854-8bba-aa7acfed9e73
  Redacted DEFFORM 47ST
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30748806-e7e4-42d4-ba71-9d3ee92ce610
  Redacted Draft Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8eb47e1-1a64-4d9e-9692-4de51adc3bad
  Redacted SRGS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07b6da88-000c-4af7-88b7-23907e2f345a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8f9b6e2-8aad-47a1-a066-15df98fb9bf3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c45bd664-3343-4d95-a281-30aaa5f04d4d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0f8dbb8-bbb6-4bb4-b346-41d24909d892
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5adab60a-513d-45fa-8ef0-af0c170e33d0
  Redacted DEFFORM 47ST
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69575e7f-5844-4152-a550-1fb0605f32c9
  Redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c78dde53-598e-4425-b61a-7dab8ad0ecb5
  Redacted SRGS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7ee43b0-1ca7-4b6f-9454-0ce862ae0d12
  DEFFORM 47ST Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd5ef7b7-4a07-4ec3-9b77-2b47d883a25e
  PhD Contract Redacted

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