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title: "Defence Research and Studies"
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# Defence Research and Studies

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e7705e4-b5ff-488c-8b0c-2d26c89e8c46

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is inviting businesses to participate in a tender titled "Defence Research and Studies," focusing on research into defence materials. The procurement process is currently complete, with a total contract value of £20,000 set under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 8 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, with all activities related to this contract based in Salisbury, England. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 17 August 2021, and the contract award date, which occurred on 27 September 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to engage in research and development projects within the security and defence materials sector. Companies with expertise in defence, materials science, or related research fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and potentially establish long-term collaborations with a significant agency like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

This notice is to advertise the contract award for research into defence materials. Additional information: Redacted Information: i) Part C R-Cloud tasking form - This will be published but contains personal information which has been removed and replaced with the word 'Redacted'. ii) Actual Procurement Timescales The following will apply in terms of contract documentation that will not be published. The PM information within all of the below documents includes "Military Sensitive Information" i. Contract Award letter ii. Purchase Order - DSTLX-1000162722 iii. Part A R-Cloud Tasking Form iv. Part B R-Cloud Tasking Form v. Statement of Work Technical & Commercial

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb506e4-8a6c-460a-9cf2-4f2105a84011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## 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

- 1 Feb 2022 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb506e4-8a6c-460a-9cf2-4f2105a84011
- 21 Jan 2022 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb506e4-8a6c-460a-9cf2-4f2105a84011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcb506e4-8a6c-460a-9cf2-4f2105a84011
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14630d0f-55ba-4c09-a6e8-84537cdde216
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd3a7aa0-4294-4686-a5d3-6dbeb03aaa98
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5f2849e-3534-47a3-8714-fe6e63653a89

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