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title: "3.5 Year PhD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-01-24"
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# 3.5 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6772ec5b-4f81-4ad3-869d-4d874683b519

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for a 3.5 Year PhD in research and development services to the University of St Andrews. The procurement process was completed through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract has a value of £106,977.44 and will run from January 31, 2023, to July 31, 2026. The procurement stage has been concluded with the award announced on January 17, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services within the goods category to potentially partner with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Companies with expertise in consultancy services in the specified industry category may find this contract of interest. The location of the contract is in Porton Down, Salisbury, England, with a deadline for the tender period on January 10, 2023.

## Notice

Published for Transparency Purposes Only - Contract Already Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfe99cb-1e4b-4751-8024-1ea6514cb83f |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,977 |
| 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 ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfe99cb-1e4b-4751-8024-1ea6514cb83f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfe99cb-1e4b-4751-8024-1ea6514cb83f
  24th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d2e3010-67c7-40b8-b0c1-76083685a7e7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/533ae66f-d06a-4f46-84d3-3de129a3a142

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