--- title: "R-Cloud Framework Renewal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)" published: "2017-02-03" --- # R-Cloud Framework Renewal Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62d2541b-9d4f-4f50-95c3-372be5c2c54f.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is initiating the R-Cloud Framework Renewal to broaden access to its commercial framework for Science and Technology research contracts. The procurement is classified under research services and involves a total value of £40 million, with a minimum contract value of £5 million. The tender period concludes on 31 August 2017, and the contract is expected to start on 1 December 2017 and last until 30 November 2019. Participation in this selective procurement process allows suppliers to pre-qualify for contracts centred around eight capability areas, including C4ISR, CBRN, Counter Terrorism, and more, with the principal location for this tender being Salisbury, UK. This tender represents a significant opportunity for both academic and industry suppliers of Science and Technology research, especially those focused on areas relevant to defence and security. The R-Cloud framework offers a streamlined entry point for potential suppliers, allowing them to engage directly with Dstl's current and future research needs. Businesses that have experience in research services within the defence sector would be well-suited to compete in this process. Furthermore, given that the ownership of any generated intellectual property remains with the suppliers, this initiative can effectively support innovation and growth in the industry. ## Notice The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ . New suppliers interested in registering for R-Cloud should apply by e-mail to dstlrcloud@dstl.gov.uk , giving their name, address and contact details and will then be contacted to be included in the renewal process. This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: * Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) * Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) * Counter Terrorism and Security (CT&S) * Cyber * Human Capability (HC) * Integrated Survivability (IS) * Platform Systems (PS) * Weapons R-Cloud provides a low barrier to entry for potential suppliers and offers direct access to Dstl's current and future research requirements. Academic and industrial suppliers of research are invited to pre-qualify onto the R-Cloud framework. A standard form of contract has been drawn up which details the terms and conditions for entry onto the R-Cloud framework. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is mandatory. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873eba15-2d44-4ae3-99d5-08c06f7fd3bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2017 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873eba15-2d44-4ae3-99d5-08c06f7fd3bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873eba15-2d44-4ae3-99d5-08c06f7fd3bc 3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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