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title: "All Through Water Communications"
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# All Through Water Communications

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28ac864f-57a0-4d69-97a2-f45f5f6ad6dc

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "All Through Water Communications," was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Porton Down, Salisbury, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £175,016. The procurement method used was selective, organised as a call-off from the RCloud v4 Framework, and the contract was awarded on 15 November 2021, with the contract period running until 31 March 2022. The tender period ended on 10 November 2021, confirming the completion of this procurement process.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those capable of providing consultancy services in the defence sector. Companies experienced in delivering related goods and services, particularly those with the capacity for large-scale operations, will find this contract relevant. Organisations looking to expand their involvement in government contracts or those seeking to establish partnerships within the defence industry may find competitive advantages in engaging with similar procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Please note this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm Dstl have awarded a contract to Sonardyne International Ltd under the RCloud v4 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737e4776-23e8-4498-a50f-a32d502e9f73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,016 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,016 |
| 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 | SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737e4776-23e8-4498-a50f-a32d502e9f73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737e4776-23e8-4498-a50f-a32d502e9f73
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7dd84c2c-ab1a-4750-9d07-546e0099a37a
  Part A Tasking Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1f31d77-d91f-469a-9a57-8582ba012f1b
  Part B Tasking Form - Statement of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aab01e8b-5065-4149-99bf-b9814b7e0508
  Tasking Form C

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