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title: "DSTL RCloud - Best Practice & Standards for using 'synthetic environments' to compliment experimental testing"
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# DSTL RCloud - Best Practice & Standards for using 'synthetic environments' to compliment experimental testing

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b34de90-d834-4669-b48c-a7e57cd1e28b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract titled "DSTL RCloud - Best Practice & Standards for using 'synthetic environments' to complement experimental testing." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is situated in Salisbury, England. The contract, valued at £42,464, was established through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 14th February 2022 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2022. Key dates include the tender end date of 27th January 2022, with the award announcement published on 29th March 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in engineering simulation and the development of standards related to synthetic environments. Companies that specialise in research and development services in a defence context, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to engage in this process. Those equipped to contribute to the feasibility study and able to document best practices in this innovative area could find valuable collaborative opportunities within the defence industry.

## Notice

Dstl are conducting a feasibility study on the use of "Synthetic Environments" to reduce reliance on conventional, experiment-based "test and evaluation" in the area of Defence. As part of this process Dstl needs to understand the current standards and accreditation needed to ensure best practice exploitation of synthetic environments. This contract will task an organisation, with specialist knowledge and experience in writing standards for engineering simulation, to develop and document a "roadmap" detailing what would be required for Dstl to develop and maintain "Synthetic Environments" for defence applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67893975-69d8-411d-b215-e684c7d21a9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,464 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,464 |
| 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 | NAFEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67893975-69d8-411d-b215-e684c7d21a9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67893975-69d8-411d-b215-e684c7d21a9d
  29th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66afbbb1-6ed1-4e8c-8871-e2fbb85a2279
  DSTL RCloud 4 Tasking Order Form Part A - Task Overview.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3aaf7a0-13d0-4355-aaec-46e1d83fe643
  DSTL RCloud Tasking Order form Part B - SoR , scoring & assessment criteria.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1528e94-020f-4c4f-8dd3-172778d997ce
  DSTL RCloud 4 Tasking Order Form Part C - bidders commercial proposal.

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