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title: "4 Year PhD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41b44f01-87e8-4a47-a337-aa1c63a17594"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41b44f01-87e8-4a47-a337-aa1c63a17594

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking a contractor for the "4 Year PhD" project, which has an approximate value of £40,490. The contract, awarded on 13 July 2022, falls under the classification of research and development services and is located in Salisbury, England. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2022 and will last until 30 September 2026. The procurement process was carried out through a direct method, noted as a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 15 August 2022.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those that specialise in related consultancy services. Given that the tender was awarded to the University of Edinburgh, organisations that can demonstrate expertise in advanced research methodologies and technical innovations may find themselves well positioned to participate in future projects within this sector. Collaboration with academic institutions could also enhance competitive prospects in similar tenders.

## Notice

Contract Awarded- Published for Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b86fa4-1f3c-47a8-89a0-592579fded46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,490 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,490 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b86fa4-1f3c-47a8-89a0-592579fded46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b86fa4-1f3c-47a8-89a0-592579fded46
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a11a514-d7f5-4672-8e56-59122a475292
  Tasking Form Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af6c926e-5449-4fae-9523-377e7f01d02e
  Tasking Form Part B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bd5a33f-e015-4a1c-981a-8725c03b8dd5
  Statement Relating to Good Standing

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