--- title: "4 year PhD - PULSAR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2022-01-27" --- # 4 year PhD - PULSAR Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1876abbe-6789-4fb0-9332-bf9358cb1828.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is conducting a public procurement process for a four-year PhD project titled "PULSAR". This single-source research project falls under the category of "Research and experimental development services" with a total contract value of £48,000, funded through a direct procurement method. The tender was published on 3rd November 2021, with the contract period starting from 1st October 2021 and ending on 30th September 2025. The procurement process is currently at the award stage. The primary location associated with this project is Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in academic research and development, particularly those with expertise in conducting PhD programmes or related scientific inquiries. As the project is awarded through a single tender action and is not open to small or voluntary community sector enterprises, this contract is best suited for established institutions or organisations with the capability to fulfill the specific research requirements outlined by DSTL. Companies connected to universities or those offering specialised research services may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth. ## Notice Single Source research PhD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | 23 Jun 2021 | | Award date | 3 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | 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 OXFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2022 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 - 26 Jan 2022 at 10:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 - 9 Dec 2021 at 08:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 - 3 Nov 2021 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 - 3 Nov 2021 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 - 3 Nov 2021 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e76e872-76e7-49ba-a05d-ea16b689cc09 - 3 Nov 2021 at 12:22 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c8ede-9bbd-430f-93b0-4fec3ba912af - 22 Jun 2021 at 14:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c8ede-9bbd-430f-93b0-4fec3ba912af - 22 Jun 2021 at 14:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c8ede-9bbd-430f-93b0-4fec3ba912af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c66bc3-0e28-491e-93b3-9070b84e3858 27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e76e872-76e7-49ba-a05d-ea16b689cc09 3rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91c8ede-9bbd-430f-93b0-4fec3ba912af 3rd November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/813c3675-cc93-479d-908c-3982ad69c013 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c87f66dd-e039-499e-83b1-1194f04a7fb3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d125d8e3-3151-4222-9657-7663d48c2c9f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b9a460a-ff8c-42b2-b9b9-8431a4dd7281 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38d83741-0444-49ec-a95f-c7bc33be2179 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba13fa39-df5c-4c8c-a1b1-fd54c76592c7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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