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title: "AeVQA and eVQC"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# AeVQA and eVQC

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b6e6b94-9139-42a8-9482-986f92a073d2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "AeVQA and eVQC," initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, relates to the research and development services category. This contract, valued at approximately £212,334, is located in Salisbury, England, and is currently at the completion stage. The tender period concluded on 18 June 2021, while the contract period spanned from 28 June 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in video quality assessment and control, as well as automation of video testing technologies. Companies that have capabilities in enhanced video technologies and codec testing would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders as they align closely with the requirements outlined in this project.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes only. The task has been awarded under RCloud v4. The requirement sets out to address two work packages: WP1: Augmenting Enhanced Video Quality Assessment (AeVQA) and Enhanced Video Quality Control (eVQC) WP2: Automation of video CODEC testing (AVCT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d824ee7-5fec-45af-a9eb-59184fc61f15 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,334 |
| 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 | 4SIGHT IMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 13:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d824ee7-5fec-45af-a9eb-59184fc61f15
- 7 Jan 2022 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d824ee7-5fec-45af-a9eb-59184fc61f15
- 6 Jan 2022 at 15:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d824ee7-5fec-45af-a9eb-59184fc61f15
- 6 Jul 2021 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d824ee7-5fec-45af-a9eb-59184fc61f15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d824ee7-5fec-45af-a9eb-59184fc61f15
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd609739-b052-4894-8d26-6b41588b5479
  Task Overview - Summary Detail
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/495c6a9d-2706-41c3-87cc-7097115946d0
  Statement of Requirement and Contract work packages
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/349b5f0a-f878-403f-a5ae-63b80377d606
  Task cost profile
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d040f71-7fe9-4563-ad29-456ab6c37be7
  Procurement timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/587a2ca3-95af-4884-b805-d4d623fcad3e
  Task Overview - Summary Detail
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a7a3ea5-18aa-4eb7-b807-343b223911fb
  Part C

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