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title: "UK Academic Centre of Excellence in Hypersonics Science and Technology"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-01-07"
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# UK Academic Centre of Excellence in Hypersonics Science and Technology

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e947cc9-8690-4a81-ae73-6dfcd0695be8

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## Summary

The UK Academic Centre of Excellence in Hypersonics Science and Technology was contracted by the Ministry of Defence to provide research and development services related to security and defence materials. The total contract value is £1,250,000, and it is part of a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2021 and will conclude on 1st September 2026. This tender concluded its initial tender period on 1st September 2021 and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research and development within the security and defence sector. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions, technical expertise, and support services related to hypersonics technology may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and development, enhancing their visibility within the defence industry.

## Notice

CONTRACTS FINDER - AWARDED CONTRACT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3587dd-f576-4aca-ae8c-2bbd3fab8e6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP8 4PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Gillingham |
| Westminster constituency | North Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## 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

- 7 Jan 2022 at 17:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3587dd-f576-4aca-ae8c-2bbd3fab8e6b
- 7 Jan 2022 at 17:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3587dd-f576-4aca-ae8c-2bbd3fab8e6b
- 7 Jan 2022 at 17:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3587dd-f576-4aca-ae8c-2bbd3fab8e6b
- 30 Sep 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3587dd-f576-4aca-ae8c-2bbd3fab8e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3587dd-f576-4aca-ae8c-2bbd3fab8e6b
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db06f1d5-6daa-4587-8943-1b3820b65eea
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e8e5f30-430c-4e72-b41e-504a219872f6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7cabeef-4066-4907-8dde-3aa446a8c6c6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a4f8014-f7d0-4cb3-9df0-380c15d07ea1
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- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dst-commercial/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={AC368102-A6DE-4F26-9AD9-9213D34E4CB9}&file=20210927-RCloud_Tasking_Form_PartA-Oxford_HypersonicsCentre_v1.0_REDACTED.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=tru
  R-Cloud Task Form Part A
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dst-commercial/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={59A7F84F-23C7-4A82-B380-3B6D0257F7D1}&file=20210927-RCloud_Tasking_Form_PartB-Oxford_HypersonicsCentre_v1.0_REDACTED.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=tru
  R-Cloud Task Form Part B
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dst-commercial/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={E0ABF3CD-A932-422E-9C87-A15A0F377230}&file=20210927-RCloudTaskingForm(PartC)-TaskResponseForm(Oxford)_REDACTED.docx&action=default&mob
  R-Cloud Task Form Part C
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dst-commercial/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={7F619047-F4D3-4A37-A7F1-5A635D8C29B3}&file=20210927-TechnicalResponse_REDACTED.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true
  Technical Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1df0998-ba22-40e7-810b-f1510ddc7ed6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ff9430b-2caf-464f-a22d-d855880f0819
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7547d750-8bc4-4cdd-9fea-22c3ad5cd6b2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3214cbb-a03b-433a-a181-d539170dde16
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbfb642f-8257-4cfa-9381-b28ca6c425a8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccadd16f-0c74-4e35-8a4c-8fdd3ca2c0e4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df714c2c-51e9-43a8-b1fb-62241d7caa4d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6447601a-ed42-4f3a-86fa-3506e76abc51
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## Notice URLs

- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/dst-commercial/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=

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