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title: "ACC2027526 - Better Compact Atomic Clocks for Independent Navigation and Control."
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# ACC2027526 - Better Compact Atomic Clocks for Independent Navigation and Control.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24cc03dd-114e-42c4-a04a-bb65f1ecedac

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "ACC2027526 - Better Compact Atomic Clocks for Independent Navigation and Control." This initiative falls under the Research and Development Services industry category, with a notable contract value of £87,520. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 15th March 2022 to 15th December 2022. Bids for this tender were submitted until the deadline on 20th October 2021, based in Salisbury, England, highlighting the project's geographical location.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Such businesses can leverage their expertise in technology and innovation to compete effectively. The focus on independent navigation and control systems could attract firms with capabilities in advanced clock technology, aiming to enhance positioning systems or contribute to defence-related research projects within the UK.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purpose only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea97693d-73ce-418c-8cee-e509dc16c999 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2022 - 15 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,520 |
| 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 YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea97693d-73ce-418c-8cee-e509dc16c999

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea97693d-73ce-418c-8cee-e509dc16c999
  24th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee973726-ed84-489f-b205-385d61452ca5
  Contract document generated via CHESS using ISC terms & conditions.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30fc6391-2ea3-4bb5-93f4-8305b8c0b366
  Contract document _ Schedule 2 (Schedule of Requirement) from ISC terms & conditions.

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