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title: "ACC2026737 Long Range Communications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-504f4a0d-1055-4b84-b496-8423f828603f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# ACC2026737 Long Range Communications

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-504f4a0d-1055-4b84-b496-8423f828603f

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has finalised a public procurement contract titled "ACC2026737 Long Range Communications" in the research and development sector, specifically under the CPV classification for research and consultancy services. This open procurement process, valued at £297,438, was completed with the award to Barnard Microsystems Limited. The contract commenced on 7 March 2022 and is set to conclude on 25 August 2023. The tender period concluded on 20 October 2021, with the award notice published on 3 August 2022.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technical services sector. Businesses with expertise in communications technology, research, and development consultancy services would find this procurement particularly relevant. With the emphasis on innovative solutions and advanced methodologies, firms that can deliver high-quality services in these areas are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders conducted by DSTL.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ed8033-dd5c-4186-b9c0-09ff8edbd350 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 25 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £297,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £297,438 |
| 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 | BARNARD MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ed8033-dd5c-4186-b9c0-09ff8edbd350

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ed8033-dd5c-4186-b9c0-09ff8edbd350
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/079449a8-bb60-4c03-8d96-ba0121972bde
  Contract document - Schedule 2 (schedule of Requirement) from ISC terms & Condition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a5f1a90-02b2-48aa-92f4-984fac842e0d
  Contract purchase order generated via CHESS using the ISC terms and conditions

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