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title: "Alloys for Extreme Environments"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3600261b-d5a9-4549-bc1a-5270cbfff21a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Alloys for Extreme Environments

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3600261b-d5a9-4549-bc1a-5270cbfff21a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Alloys for Extreme Environments," classified under research and development services. Located in Salisbury, England, this contract, valued at £250,000, was awarded directly through a single tender action and had its contract period set from 19 April 2021 to 28 March 2026. The tender was initially open until 31 March 2021.

This established contract presents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and development services. Firms with expertise in advanced materials and extreme environment applications would be particularly well-placed to benefit from future opportunities in similar tenders, as the expertise required aligns closely with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's ongoing needs in innovative and resilient materials.

## Notice

Notice is published for transparency, the contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7ea346-1809-48ce-a244-d911c569ed77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 16:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7ea346-1809-48ce-a244-d911c569ed77
- 19 May 2021 at 08:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7ea346-1809-48ce-a244-d911c569ed77
- 10 May 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7ea346-1809-48ce-a244-d911c569ed77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7ea346-1809-48ce-a244-d911c569ed77
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2d8467ee-01e2-4b16-a61a-d6ea05c0bf6e
  MOD Terms and Conditions for Contracting for Innovation - Core Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b1c0ff0-bb06-4892-a90d-d93908a3b191
  Redacted-Final Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4472490b-b609-4486-b947-506b15f2fd4d
  Contract and schedules

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