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# Contract already award - notice for transparency purposes only

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5995b615-d91a-4fcf-b626-ffa24d32521b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for a contract valued at £28,500, focused on Research and Development services in security and defence materials. The process was marked as an award, with the tender's end date on 24th November 2021 and the contract period spanning from 25th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement was conducted via a targeted competition method, and the delivery is set to take place to an address in Wallingford, England.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses engaged in research and development, especially those specialising in security or defence-related materials. Companies that can offer innovative and effective solutions in these areas may find lucrative opportunities to expand their market presence. Smaller enterprises and SMEs may particularly benefit, as the procurement process recognizes their suitability, potentially enabling them to compete more effectively against larger firms.

## Notice

Contract already awarded - notice for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72746f3e-06b4-49ce-8567-641abb05847f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Targeted competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,500 |
| 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 | SOMA BIOSCIENCE |

## 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 Dec 2021 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72746f3e-06b4-49ce-8567-641abb05847f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72746f3e-06b4-49ce-8567-641abb05847f
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca205fb1-7e0a-4a35-a8d2-b08c9a56eef7
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04840aea-d8f4-4fdc-bb0f-92198313b1f6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18d0cf3f-7630-42a8-86f1-6e025ca95889

## Provenance

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