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title: "AST066 - FMDL Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-561d9f63-3568-4b54-a9a1-058f596a17b2"
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# AST066 - FMDL Study

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-561d9f63-3568-4b54-a9a1-058f596a17b2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Porton Down, Salisbury, recently completed the procurement process for the tender titled "AST066 - FMDL Study." This contract, valued at £8,672,442, falls within the research and development services category and was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12 January 2022, and the contract period ran from 13 January to 31 January 2022. The winning supplier for this project was BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on defence and technology sectors. Companies with a strong track record in delivering reliable analysis and project execution, particularly in high-stakes environments where reputation and risk management are critical, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. As the industry evolves, businesses offering innovative methodologies and robust delivery capabilities may find ample opportunities for growth and engagement in this domain.

## Notice

The analysis purpose (exploitation) is a standard one (generation of insights to support Concept Development & of evidence to inform future Balance of Investment decisions & Capability Audit); novelty in methodology is less important than reliability of delivery (to time, to cost, to quality) for reputational reasons - which drives this work towards risk minimisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80de97b9-971e-44a8-9cff-772281e0ab45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,672,442 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,672,442 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80de97b9-971e-44a8-9cff-772281e0ab45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80de97b9-971e-44a8-9cff-772281e0ab45
  9th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70dd2d30-a51f-4607-a2c1-845edc5f67de
  Statement of requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66659765-52f6-445b-ac2a-72aec0a3cd25
  Tasking Order Form

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