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title: "Signature Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d9f61e4-a7ae-4d58-93e8-976124983058"
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published: "2021-09-15"
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# Signature Feasibility Study

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d9f61e4-a7ae-4d58-93e8-976124983058

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is initiating a limited tender for a project titled "Signature Feasibility Study," situated in Salisbury, England. This non-competitive procurement has been published as part of transparency measures and will involve negotiations without prior publication. The tender period is set to conclude on 1st October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 11th October 2021 and last until 31st March 2024. The total value of the procurement is £580,000, with a minimum value of £80,000, relating to the research and development services industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in advanced research and development services to expand their business. Companies that have the necessary expertise in consultancy related to feasibility studies, especially those already familiar with defence and technology projects, would be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement is non-competitive, interested businesses may have a unique chance to engage with DSTL through this process and potentially build long-term relationships in a vital sector.

## Notice

Please be aware that this notice is published for transparency purposes only. It sets out to confirm that Dstl are entering into a non-competitive procurement with MBDA UK Ltd for the provision of Signatures Feasibility Study. The decision to proceed on a non-competitive basis has been based on Technical Justification, whereby the current requirement is required to further build upon, and conduct analysis against, a proof of concept developed by MBDA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e191db-c9e1-493d-b77d-07422a158adc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e191db-c9e1-493d-b77d-07422a158adc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e191db-c9e1-493d-b77d-07422a158adc
  15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/804852b1-1a05-47fc-81ae-dfb5f704b7ca
  DEFFORM 47ST
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7b5a687-2b54-471c-88a8-9d5e0510419e
  SC2 Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd309dbe-9fe2-420f-bbed-9175ccfeefba
  SC2 Contact Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f8cce48-16e0-44a6-91ad-b66abc6d9c58
  Estimated Procurement Timeline

## Provenance

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