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title: "Testing a Bioethics Framework for Human Augmentation"
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# Testing a Bioethics Framework for Human Augmentation

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e3ed33f-937a-4d4a-89c3-fdeabb1878aa

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process titled "Testing a Bioethics Framework for Human Augmentation" within the research and development consultancy services sector. The contract was awarded as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a total value of £111,190. The contract period ran from 6th October 2021 to 31st March 2022, and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The notice for this contract serves transparency purposes as it has already been awarded to King's College London Business Limited.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses focused on research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in bioethics or human augmentation technologies. Although the initial contract has already been awarded, businesses in this sector can still benefit from gaining insights into the requirements and expectations of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, positioning themselves for future tenders or projects. Companies that excel in innovation and research capacity would be well suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dd91fa-f96a-44cc-94de-26484dcf7f36 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,190 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 11:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dd91fa-f96a-44cc-94de-26484dcf7f36
- 13 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dd91fa-f96a-44cc-94de-26484dcf7f36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dd91fa-f96a-44cc-94de-26484dcf7f36
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1168c57-d157-4e73-8df9-a99755b956ad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca5c80c8-2751-4bff-ae69-8956994e98a6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9488c945-c430-4bd8-beb7-8dd1c990eec8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6081a1a3-897f-4363-b251-4590ba96c9de
  Tasking order form - task overview.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d96a7e77-d01d-4cc0-809f-44d753921248
  Tasking order form - statement of requirement.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46856379-3ce3-41a0-a9aa-cf3ba0887cec
  Tasking order form - supplier response.

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