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title: "4 Year PhD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35898b02-5364-433b-9e34-efd8fc8651b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-08-15"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35898b02-5364-433b-9e34-efd8fc8651b2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for a 4-year PhD programme in Research and Development services. The contract, valued at £32,500 in GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period starts on October 3, 2022, and ends on October 2, 2026. The procurement was completed on August 15, 2022, with Cranfield University being the awarded supplier.

This procurement opportunity offers a contract for a significant long-term research programme to qualified organisations in the Research and Development services industry. Businesses with expertise in providing consultancy services related to research and development could find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in England is the buying organisation, and interested parties should consider the contract's terms and period to align their business strategies accordingly.

## Notice

Contract Awarded-Published for Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b09b735-a29b-4b03-a61d-a41426cb388d |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2022 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b09b735-a29b-4b03-a61d-a41426cb388d
- 15 Aug 2022 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b09b735-a29b-4b03-a61d-a41426cb388d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b09b735-a29b-4b03-a61d-a41426cb388d
  15th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4a7a4f3-f226-44a7-bd19-9dabfa6f563f
  Tasking Form Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdea6886-0025-4ca3-ae56-f75534df1812
  Tasking Form Part B

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