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title: "TWiSTED"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4186d0bd-c65a-401e-867b-4b9d07612d4b"
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# TWiSTED

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4186d0bd-c65a-401e-867b-4b9d07612d4b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract titled "TWiSTED" under the RCloud framework to Xi Systems Limited, focusing on research and development services. This procurement falls under the services category and has a total value of £68,208. The contract period commenced on 11th October 2021 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2022. The relevant procurement method utilised was a selective process, with the tender period having ended on 2nd September 2021. The buying organisation is located at Porton Down, Salisbury, England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage with a prominent governmental body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the opportunity for innovative collaboration and the potential for future contracts. Engaging in similar tenders can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish long-lasting relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Task under the RCloud framework to Xi Systems Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff44e98d-ad22-418a-a06b-ba048bc82abd |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,208 |
| 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 | XI SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 02:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff44e98d-ad22-418a-a06b-ba048bc82abd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff44e98d-ad22-418a-a06b-ba048bc82abd
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b1a5bf1-af0e-4c1d-a918-0b6f812e590e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e92baeda-2049-4014-a6ce-4178be6b6d71
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d857064-89f4-4001-8734-6a862786caf8

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