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title: "4 Year PhD"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d328e7c-b88e-4f1d-b31f-82bdec2a0aec

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for a 4-Year PhD titled "Faster Uncertainty Quantification of Hydrocodes". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services, with a contract value of £30,000. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and extends until 31st October 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award through a single tender action as it was below the threshold, with the initial tender period concluding on 31st October 2021. The location for delivery is in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents a potential growth opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in computational modelling and hydrocodes. Companies offering consultancy services or involved in academia might find this contract particularly appealing, especially given the collaboration with a renowned institution like The University of Liverpool. Participation in such projects can enhance a firm’s visibility and establish partnerships within the public sector and academic research communities.

## Notice

4 Year PhD titled: Faster Uncertainty Quantification of Hydrocodes. Contract awarded via RCloud version 4 nd published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768b8c21-cf19-4167-9dcb-618b25d01f77 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768b8c21-cf19-4167-9dcb-618b25d01f77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768b8c21-cf19-4167-9dcb-618b25d01f77
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31875d46-f232-40b9-9952-d334a78bcaff
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part A) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be2c12de-928d-4043-a359-f965cfc3cc9c
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part B) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8214f965-b6a1-4da4-884c-952ef8bbda87
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part C) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08d53ad5-df1d-4abf-83ce-3fa4ae2be8f7
  Timescales

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