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title: "AST183 Sub-Threshold Vignettes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67394c92-a1ac-4878-9263-1d899bd75f78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-10-19"
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# AST183 Sub-Threshold Vignettes

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67394c92-a1ac-4878-9263-1d899bd75f78

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "AST183 Sub-Threshold Vignettes" in the research and development services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 21, 2022, and the contract period spans from September 22, 2022, to January 6, 2023.

This awarded contract offers an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to engage in research and development services related to the defence industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. BAE Systems (Farnborough 3) Limited is the current supplier, showcasing the potential for larger firms to secure partnerships with key governmental institutions like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## 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/705fe3d6-1420-4993-8620-738880edb3b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2022 - 6 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,397 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,397 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705fe3d6-1420-4993-8620-738880edb3b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705fe3d6-1420-4993-8620-738880edb3b5
  19th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3a5d0eb-bea1-452f-8555-57b551ad35a2
  Redacted Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bd50deb-01c5-463b-a185-017f69231591
  Redacted Tasking Form

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