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title: "ACC2037839 - Autonomous robotic monitoring of subsea communication cables"
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# ACC2037839 - Autonomous robotic monitoring of subsea communication cables

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e1fe60f-dea1-4a11-983c-07d8fadb4ddd

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the project titled "ACC2037839 - Autonomous robotic monitoring of subsea communication cables" within the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement stage was completed with a contract value of £349,958 in GBP. The tender period ended on 23rd November 2022, and the contract period is set from 30th April 2023 to 30th April 2025. The buying organisation is based in Salisbury, England, and the procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold).

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services and consultancy to collaborate and provide innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in subsea technology and autonomous monitoring systems would be well-suited to compete in this field. The project's focus on robotic monitoring of communication cables indicates a need for cutting-edge technology solutions, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand in this specialised niche.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa8aa4d-3055-4610-b384-c158ed241f89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £349,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,958 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa8aa4d-3055-4610-b384-c158ed241f89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa8aa4d-3055-4610-b384-c158ed241f89
  11th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a6fbdf6-788a-415a-a3f0-be1d42195ff4
  Contract Purchase Agreement generated via CHESS using the ISC terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3026a378-ad8d-4d06-8a92-c6f48982c35e
  Contract Purchase Order generated via CHESS

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