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title: "AST055 Novel Compute & Concept"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# AST055 Novel Compute & Concept

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-500ceb82-8a77-421f-bc49-1846bfd0488b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "AST055 Novel Compute & Concept", which falls under the category of Research and Development services for security and defence materials. This contract was awarded to BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED, with a total value of £583,764.89. The tender period for this contract ended on 9th September 2021, and the contract has been active since 10th September 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised was a selective process based on a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large organisations operating within the defence and research sectors, particularly those with the capability to deliver advanced technology solutions. Companies specialising in security, engineering, and related fields could find potential for collaboration or participation in future similar contracts. As the defence industry continues to evolve, businesses that can innovate and provide cutting-edge solutions will be well-positioned to tap into further contracts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and other governmental agencies.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f87c2a-fb74-45fd-9f07-70f926fd44ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £583,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £583,764 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## 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

- 17 Jan 2022 at 15:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f87c2a-fb74-45fd-9f07-70f926fd44ca
- 15 Nov 2021 at 14:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f87c2a-fb74-45fd-9f07-70f926fd44ca
- 10 Sep 2021 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f87c2a-fb74-45fd-9f07-70f926fd44ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f87c2a-fb74-45fd-9f07-70f926fd44ca
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70bc3dca-3bd3-4de0-8b86-548b3b5d3474
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71e4d083-b60b-4cba-a04b-25b94d8925ba
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3784c03e-292d-4db6-8be7-4432c08665d6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/552476db-3888-489c-acc3-07067a57b801
  Statement of requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb246507-3be3-4110-ac42-817498e4f443
  Tasking order form

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