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title: "ARA WP5.1 Modular, Flexible Architecture - Phase 1"
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# ARA WP5.1 Modular, Flexible Architecture - Phase 1

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-494e9727-ec23-4e96-929d-40fcc178c333

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has concluded a contract titled "ARA WP5.1 Modular, Flexible Architecture - Phase 1," which focuses on enhancing approaches to modularity and flexibility in Command, Control and Communication (CIS) Architectures. This project, part of the broader Autonomous Resilient Architectures initiative, aims to create self-discovering and self-coordinating systems across multi-domain environments. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £197,980.06 and the contract period spanning from 14th January 2022 to 5th April 2022. Key procurement activities were finalised on 10th January 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in flexible architectures and IT systems integration. Suitable contenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovative technology solutions. As the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory explores improved architectures for complex communication environments, companies capable of delivering cutting-edge research and consultancy in this field are encouraged to consider upcoming procurement activities in this sector for potential growth.

## Notice

This requirement is to explore and identify improved approaches to understanding openness modularity and flexibility in CIS Architectures. It is an activity within the Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA) project which seeks to develop and demonstrate self-discovering, self-connecting, self-coordinating architectures across a multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-national enterprises to provide improved C2, including in Denied, Degraded, intermittent and Low bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fe6a24-873d-4629-95b6-f4b08aedb049 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2022 - 5 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £197,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,980 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## 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 Feb 2022 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fe6a24-873d-4629-95b6-f4b08aedb049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67fe6a24-873d-4629-95b6-f4b08aedb049
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85e8049c-29bf-4a74-be56-61c61c36cb8b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/341be5db-ad8b-4cf3-9592-22e20bb67588

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