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title: "Arena Trials"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Arena Trials

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-294ad3e0-7841-46bf-9c6c-9e164984bea6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has successfully awarded a contract titled "Arena Trials" under the selective procurement method. This contract, valued at £250,000, entailed a task granted to QinetiQ Limited for providing six time slots to facilitate Arena Trials at Porton Down, Salisbury (postcode SP40JQ). The contract period commenced on 7th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender period ended on 4th October 2021, confirming the completion of this tender process.

This contract presents vital opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those capable of supporting defence-related projects. Companies specialising in consultancy services related to defence and technology, as well as larger firms with the capacity to deliver specialised services, would be best positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future. Engaging with the DSTL could lead to long-term partnerships, fostering growth and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a task to QinetiQ under the MOD / QinetiQ Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA), for the provisional supply and support of Qty 6 time slots for the provision of Arena Trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ad5265-afcd-4fd8-88dc-079a70568770 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 11:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ad5265-afcd-4fd8-88dc-079a70568770
- 17 Jan 2022 at 15:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ad5265-afcd-4fd8-88dc-079a70568770
- 26 Oct 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ad5265-afcd-4fd8-88dc-079a70568770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ad5265-afcd-4fd8-88dc-079a70568770
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db55898a-fc74-4db5-ab34-54db81a2478e

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