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title: "Brain Computer Interface (BCI) meets Artificial Intelligence"
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# Brain Computer Interface (BCI) meets Artificial Intelligence

Buyer: DSTL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ba1ab54-9a4c-4a78-9241-ff7c4dddf037

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is currently engaged in the procurement process for a Four-Year Research PhD Studentship titled "Brain Computer Interface (BCI) meets Artificial Intelligence," focusing on research and development services related to security and defence materials. The tender period is set to end on 22 December 2020, with a contract duration starting on 1 February 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2024. This procurement employs an open procedure above the threshold, and the project is located in Salisbury, South West England, with all interested academic institutions required to register their interest via the In-tend website.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for academic institutions and organisations specialising in research and development within the fields of artificial intelligence and defence materials. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in managing PhD studentships or those with expertise in security-related research are uniquely positioned to compete in this process. The project requires the delivery of annual progress reports and a final PhD thesis, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations focused on advancing their academic and research capabilities.

## Notice

Four-Year Research PhD Studentship Outputs Required: Year 1 - Progress Report Year 2 - Progress Report Year 3 - Progress Report Year 4 - Delivery of PhD Thesis. Additional information: Any Academic Institution who wishes to be considered in this Project will need to ensure they have registered their interest via In-tend Website to be used is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl : Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575ead2d-7d9c-443a-96be-ab2377f220b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSTL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 16:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575ead2d-7d9c-443a-96be-ab2377f220b4
- 7 Dec 2020 at 16:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575ead2d-7d9c-443a-96be-ab2377f220b4
- 25 Nov 2020 at 13:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575ead2d-7d9c-443a-96be-ab2377f220b4
- 25 Nov 2020 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575ead2d-7d9c-443a-96be-ab2377f220b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575ead2d-7d9c-443a-96be-ab2377f220b4
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl

## Provenance

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