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title: "Virtualisation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Cyber Security Use Cases - Understanding the Art of the Possible"
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# Virtualisation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Cyber Security Use Cases - Understanding the Art of the Possible

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b47a1b3-ce63-473a-90d5-2074b96c6418

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the Virtualisation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Cyber Security Use Cases. The contract value is £35,000 in GBP, using a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period runs from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2027, and the tender period ended on September 29, 2024. The buying organisation is located in Porton Down, SALISBURY, England, with a main procurement category of goods.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and related consultancy services industry. Businesses with expertise in cyber security and programmable logic controllers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract has been awarded to the University of Glasgow. Interested parties should consider the specific requirements outlined in the contract description to tailor their proposals effectively and increase their chances of successful participation in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1534c70c-eafd-47da-bb81-eae5d2d51d41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1534c70c-eafd-47da-bb81-eae5d2d51d41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1534c70c-eafd-47da-bb81-eae5d2d51d41
  23rd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfd59b71-c358-48b9-a7b9-5da227275d68
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9272b49a-1de4-4d01-8687-0d2adfbfc97d

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