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title: "Research into Parallax Exploration"
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# Research into Parallax Exploration

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35c222b5-7fa6-49c5-bbc6-7a85339856aa

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has concluded a procurement process titled "Research into Parallax Exploration," classified under the CPV code 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy services. This award notice relates to a research contract awarded via Dstl R-Cloud. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start date on 5th September 2024 and its end date on 31st March 2026. The procurement process was in the Award stage, with the contract value amounting to GBP 1,328,034. The project's primary location is Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies with robust capabilities in technological and scientific exploration can benefit from participating in such high-value government contracts. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 276,752, has been secured by Prolite - Technology, an SME based in Cranfield. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses with experience in delivering cutting-edge research and consulting services, who are also capable of meeting rigorous compliance and quality standards, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

## Notice

This Award notice being Published for Transparency purposes. It relates to a Research Contract awarded via Dstl R-Cloud

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c088b57-17e4-43e9-90ef-3323d7612d2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,328,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,752 |
| 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 | PROLITE - TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c088b57-17e4-43e9-90ef-3323d7612d2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c088b57-17e4-43e9-90ef-3323d7612d2b
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2eb89bd-cce3-45c0-b873-7457d42a3048
  Contract Purchasing Agreement with Contractor
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0199194c-ff6a-495c-8bdf-ff81c6878b6f
  Core work Purchase Order

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