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title: "Robotic Chemist Development"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-18"
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# Robotic Chemist Development

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27463035-6249-468a-a1a2-532dc6f032f8

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, England, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Robotic Chemist Development" project. This contract falls under the category of research and development services, with a total value of £19,604.88. The procurement method used was selective and involved a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period ran from 17th August 2021 to 17th October 2021, with the initial tender period concluding on 12th July 2021.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in robotics and automation technologies. Companies experienced in delivering innovative solutions in the scientific and engineering sectors would be well-suited to explore similar contracts. Collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Liverpool, which is a supplier associated with this contract, may also be advantageous for firms looking to enhance their capabilities and reach in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Please note this notice is for transparency purposes only to confirm Dstl have awarded a task under the RCloud Framework, for the development of a Robotic Chemist (Phase 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b71091c-b5cc-45a5-a6b3-fab4f261ed44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 17 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,604 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,604 |
| 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 | 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

- 18 Jan 2022 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b71091c-b5cc-45a5-a6b3-fab4f261ed44
- 17 Jan 2022 at 13:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b71091c-b5cc-45a5-a6b3-fab4f261ed44
- 1 Sep 2021 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b71091c-b5cc-45a5-a6b3-fab4f261ed44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b71091c-b5cc-45a5-a6b3-fab4f261ed44
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a618f466-69c2-4455-a4d8-d15f7aa0feb1
  Procurement timeline
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46c2b614-3e3a-48c2-9adc-277168e2e002
  Task Part A - Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92b52b04-60ea-4659-9258-fed616f46b6b
  Task Part B - SOR
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16a9abe3-3dd0-4aa7-9ec1-e2996a3ef8d6
  Task Part C - Cost Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab79d174-0a63-4182-8d4b-0657e4712781
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a7dfe0f-5b3e-44cc-b01a-faaea6fd533a
  Task response form

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