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title: "Limits on Electromagnetic Activities (EMA)"
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# Limits on Electromagnetic Activities (EMA)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f93144a-4799-483d-b044-fb23728e75f3

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based in Fareham, England, has completed a procurement process for research laboratory services. The contract titled "Limits on Electromagnetic Activities (EMA)" focuses on exploring limits on EMA capabilities associated with electronic attack, defense, and surveillance. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract value is 124,528 GBP. The tender period ended on 4th August 2022, with a contract period starting on 12th September 2022 and ending on 18th January 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and technology sector to participate in cutting-edge research activities related to electromagnetic capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research laboratory services may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their capabilities and contributing to advancements in electronic warfare technologies. The selective procurement method and focus on surpassing limitations in EMA capabilities signal a niche opportunity for specialised businesses aiming for technological innovation and growth within the defence sector.

## Notice

To conduct three Lots of research activity into constrained1 or derived process2 limits on EMA3. Under the EMA Programme, the Electromagnetic Research and Science (ERAS) Project intends to identify fundamental Science and Technology (S&T) to surpass limitations, as to achieve generation after next EMA capabilities specifically associated with electronic attack, electronic defence, and tactical electronic surveillance and also synchronisation and coordination. This requirement looks to pursue three distinct methods for exploring limits, separated into three Lots . Lot 1 looks first to identify limits and then analyse the potential for one or more combinations of S&T sub-families to surpass these limits on delivering EM effects, through a targeted study. The purpose of this approach is to identify impactful limitations, and the potential for surpassing them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28053dd5-7780-41f5-b15f-ab5bc927805c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 18 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,528 |
| 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 | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2022 at 07:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28053dd5-7780-41f5-b15f-ab5bc927805c
- 13 Oct 2022 at 06:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28053dd5-7780-41f5-b15f-ab5bc927805c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28053dd5-7780-41f5-b15f-ab5bc927805c
  13th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3a664ef-ce1e-42a6-9ff6-bf5dae3b2283
  R-Cloud Framework - Part A of Task (Introduction)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66a532c3-4d41-4c28-ab37-586eb5e5b2fe
  R-Cloud Framework - Part B of Task (SoR)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c957ed1-b9cf-4d4e-87dc-9e76254db0ee
  R-Cloud Framework - Part C of Task (Proposal)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bcb2282-3bb7-41c0-8981-62099f704667
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9cd1edd-accb-4896-9d07-362dfa75c3fe

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