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title: "ACC6036193 - ProjectFLYCATCHER: Exploring an \"Always-Ready\" Paradigm for Future In-Orbit Capabilities"
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# ACC6036193 - ProjectFLYCATCHER: Exploring an "Always-Ready" Paradigm for Future In-Orbit Capabilities

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ebfbc63-809c-4410-b4f9-45a43ce2d8c9

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, has successfully awarded a contract to Aphelion Industries Limited from Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement entitled "ProjectFLYCATCHER: Exploring an 'Always-Ready' Paradigm for Future In-Orbit Capabilities" falls under the industry category of research and development services. The contract value is £50,000, and the contract period starts on 23rd January 2023 and ends on 31st May 2023, with the tender period closing on 12th October 2022.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in goods and research and development services to engage with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this open procurement process. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions within the specified industry category may find this tender suited to their expertise, allowing for potential business growth and collaboration opportunities with the buying organisation.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7b52c0-1bb6-43d3-98e3-627346a00910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | APHELION INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7b52c0-1bb6-43d3-98e3-627346a00910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7b52c0-1bb6-43d3-98e3-627346a00910
  3rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e3b44b5-ce46-4149-bb9e-bdbacd61d9b5
  Contract Purchase Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ae6cb85-2d72-4c5d-a87b-568b5d04b357
  Purchase Order

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