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title: "4 Year PhD"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5991a57a-7d8f-4fb3-9897-1fda5b91828a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking to fulfil a tender titled "4 Year PhD", categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract is valued at £40,000 and was awarded to Imperial College London Limited. The procurement process followed a direct method via a single tender action beneath the threshold, which resulted in the award being published on 28th April 2022. The contract commenced on 30th April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026, with the tender period concluding on 12th March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in research and education sectors, especially those with expertise in contract research and development services. Companies with the capacity to engage in long-term academic partnerships, particularly universities and research institutions, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. As the awarded contract is aimed at developing a PhD engagement, organisations focusing on higher education and related consultancy services may find this a populating area for business development.

## Notice

Already awarded published for transparency purpose only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74512a28-57bf-4d05-80c2-c5efd08078da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74512a28-57bf-4d05-80c2-c5efd08078da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74512a28-57bf-4d05-80c2-c5efd08078da
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/265e19df-95dd-49de-a02c-a1f841898989
  Statement Relating to Good Standing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7af8066e-adb3-4665-aef7-47f2d1115017
  Contract_pdf

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