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title: "Arena Trials"
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# Arena Trials

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d0baa5a-f7e0-4b4d-b569-8717fab625b6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has recently completed the procurement process for the "Arena Trials" project in the category of research and development consultancy services. The contract, with a total value of GBP 972,970, was awarded to Cranfield University. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from August 31, 2022, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on August 25, 2022. The project location is Salisbury, England (postal code: SP4 0JQ).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research and development consultancy services sector, to engage with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. Suppliers like Cranfield University can benefit from this contract to grow their business and contribute to the project's success over the contract period.

## Notice

Please be aware this notice is published for transparency purposes only and sets out to confirm a contract was awarded to Cranfield University under the RCloud v4 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1517939c-800b-4bc6-9db3-2eb5196d6069 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £972,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,790 |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1517939c-800b-4bc6-9db3-2eb5196d6069

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1517939c-800b-4bc6-9db3-2eb5196d6069
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/881e83f9-c1cd-4142-b134-93f94ed98c1f
  Task overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/627451be-3a8b-449d-bedc-17b32d0acf03
  Statement of requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dac3edf7-1c9c-47a9-9c59-a9c93c98dc49
  Task response form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91fd12db-0d71-4d4a-980c-c11336883182
  Actual procurement timelines

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