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title: "Kestrel Vision SWIR - Test and demonstration of Multivariate Optical Elements (MOEs) for spectral target detection"
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# Kestrel Vision SWIR - Test and demonstration of Multivariate Optical Elements (MOEs) for spectral target detection

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-266eb20d-f5be-4be7-bf58-2fdef124a464

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, England, has concluded a public procurement process for the project titled "Kestrel Vision SWIR - Test and demonstration of Multivariate Optical Elements (MOEs) for spectral target detection." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at assessing Short Wave Infra Red (SWIR) technologies. The tender, which was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 14th February 2022, while the contract period ran from 29th March to 31st March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £24,903, was given to BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in advanced imaging and optical technologies, particularly those that specialise in research and development services. Businesses that focus on innovative materials detection and imaging systems may find significant potential for growth by engaging in similar contracts within the defence and technology sectors. As procurement processes like this tend to recur, there are ongoing chances for suppliers with the right capabilities to expand their portfolio and secure future contracts.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to conduct an experiment to assess the utility of Short Wave Infra Red (SWIR) Multivariate Optical Elements (MOEs) for detection of materials by their spectral reflectance characteristics. In the proposed experiment, a scene containing materials of interest would be imaged by three systems: 1. A conventional "pushbroom" hyperspectral imager (HSI) with a scanning mechanism to allow creation of a 2-d image; 2. A conventional multispectral imager (MSI) with band-pass filters appropriate to the materials of interest; 3. An imager based on MOEs. This document describes the requirement for a contractor to supply and operate the MOE imaging system as part of an experiment to be undertaken by the Authorities staff at Dstl Porton Down.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8c0edd-72a1-469e-a345-8628f6de5e6b |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,903 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,903 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8c0edd-72a1-469e-a345-8628f6de5e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8c0edd-72a1-469e-a345-8628f6de5e6b
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4cf7d25-afe1-48f1-b49d-275512fafa45

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