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title: "4 Year Research PhD"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# 4 Year Research PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56b27e03-1737-4c0f-a4b2-0ed890a151e6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, has awarded a contract for a "4 Year Research PhD," valued at £140,005.50. This contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted as a direct single tender action, and the award was confirmed on 22 September 2021. The contract period runs from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2025. The initial tender was published on 5 August 2021, with a submission deadline of 1 September 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with a focus on academic partnerships or consultancy services in scientific fields. Organisations such as universities, research institutes, and specialised consultancy firms would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering innovative research solutions over a multi-year period. Engaging with this project could help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a key governmental organisation.

## Notice

Published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70fa9b2-9cc3-4438-8db1-39a24af83a71 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,005 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,006 |
| 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 PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70fa9b2-9cc3-4438-8db1-39a24af83a71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70fa9b2-9cc3-4438-8db1-39a24af83a71
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67370b70-48ee-4fd4-94bd-f5aca6932ec6
  Redacted DEFFORM 47ST
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae04fd46-ab64-43fc-a0f7-8a66f59d3035
  Redacted draft contract terms and schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fb41b02-2ac5-477c-84ca-fa27964dfea9
  Redacted SRGS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5736b02-b3e6-400b-b29e-cb2ccb0b3c97
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ee3e8059-e714-4998-b82b-fb1eb54ec100

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