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title: "Ultra Heavy Molecular Weighted Polyethylene research"
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# Ultra Heavy Molecular Weighted Polyethylene research

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-373a1fbc-359b-4abc-852a-7889155cb2b5

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking to enhance its existing Ultra High Molecular Weighted Polyethylene through a specialised research contract titled "Ultra Heavy Molecular Weighted Polyethylene research." This procurement falls under the Research and Development services for security and defence materials category and is based in Salisbury, England. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, which involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 November 2021, the start of the contract on 28 January 2022, and its completion on 18 March 2022. The total value of this contract is £50,988.96.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in material sciences, high-velocity impact research, or related engineering fields. Companies capable of advancing material simulation techniques or offering innovative solutions tailored to defence applications would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation in the defence sector, paving the way for future projects and collaborations.

## Notice

This contract is to enhance existing Ultra High Molecular Weighted Polyethylene. The contractor have developed a program to understand material responses to high velocity impacts. This requirement is to build a better simulation on how UHMWPE can be utilised within the structure of materials. Additional information: i) Contract Award Letter - This will be published but contains personal information which has been removed and replaced with the word 'Redacted'. ii) Purchase Order - DSTLX-1000165882 - This will be published but contains personal information & commercial sensitive information which has been removed and replaced with the word 'Redacted'. iii) In addition and in accordance with the transparency CPS, an 'Actual Procurement timescales' document will also be included with the Contract Award Notice. iv) The technical document which was provided within this procurement has also been included. This contains personal information & commercial sensitive information which has been removed and replaced with "redacted". The remaining personal information is research which is publicly available. v) R-Cloud tasking form will be published but contains personal and commercially sensitive information which has been replaced with the word "Redacted"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824a046c-aa91-49f9-801b-68253b730bff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,988 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## 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

- 16 Feb 2022 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824a046c-aa91-49f9-801b-68253b730bff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824a046c-aa91-49f9-801b-68253b730bff
  16th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4c659e1-4c2d-4831-b69f-8a649b994a3c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a75770e5-8dd3-48ed-9e49-ff7622ca5a69
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04119dd2-c238-4997-a11a-2158fd9d2f12
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a77a432-4ca2-4073-a1fe-078c73f80711
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3d30374-4d4d-4d61-bdc3-45e561ef2428

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