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title: "NPL016 - OPTIMUM"
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# NPL016 - OPTIMUM

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29e271ec-01d9-4516-9a00-a6cdcb9a7f52

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## Summary

The buying organisation, DSIT, located in Swindon, England, has awarded the contract titled NPL016 - OPTIMUM for research services to Venturebright Limited. The procurement method was selective, with a contract value of £35,000. The tender period ended on 8th April 2024, and the contract spans from 16th April to 31st August 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services industry. Businesses capable of developing detailed market plans for advanced industrial robotics may find this tender suitable for growth. DSIT's decision to award the contract to Venturebright Limited underlines the potential for businesses in this sector to provide specialised services to public sector entities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Technology Transfer and Commercialisation DPS - Category 2, IP and Commercialisation Strategy. Summary of requirements The overall aim of this project is to produce a detailed development plan, mapping the route to market for the OPTIMUM technology, with a focus on the advanced industrial robotics market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257a7cf2-020b-4084-a2bc-743f70efa624 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,800 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENTUREBRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257a7cf2-020b-4084-a2bc-743f70efa624

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257a7cf2-020b-4084-a2bc-743f70efa624
  21st June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee3354ac-d9f4-447e-9eb3-36a63f347c90
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