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title: "AST088 - Novel Hybrid Threats"
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# AST088 - Novel Hybrid Threats

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3608f6dc-f056-467d-b406-6c71c7a95e27

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) recently completed a tender titled "AST088 - Novel Hybrid Threats," which falls under the category of Research and Development services related to security and defence materials. This contract, valued at £140,041.68, was awarded to BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED. The procurement process adopted a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 December 2021, and the contract was active from 20 December 2021 to 31 January 2022, with its award published on 28 January 2022. The project took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in security and defence research and development. Businesses with expertise in hybrid threat analysis, technology predictions, and policy support will find this a suitable avenue for competition. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged in this contract, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse organisations to participate and enhance their growth within the industry.

## Notice

This work will provide an updatable collection of illustrative vignettes to inform policy officials and decision-makers about novel hybrid threats. It will do this by exploring current and anticipated trends, technologies, and capabilities in the context of listed components of hybrid threats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4899e8c-5bbf-4b70-883d-d780335f5732 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,041 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,041 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4899e8c-5bbf-4b70-883d-d780335f5732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4899e8c-5bbf-4b70-883d-d780335f5732
  28th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea23aa36-5bfd-4e34-997d-98835f4de355
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fd7c1ef-8d46-42a7-95de-3d259fb2aba1

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