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title: "PhD for 1 Year"
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# PhD for 1 Year

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c2b1cfd-9dfe-4007-96b5-89d821002a97

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Porton Down, Salisbury, is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "PhD for 1 Year." This falls under the research and development services industry category, designated with the CPV code 73000000. The procurement method is direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and it has been marked as complete. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2023 and will run until 30th September 2024. The minimum contract value is £8,980, with the total value at £8,984, and the tender period concluded on 28th February 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering advanced solutions in academic or scientific domains. Suppliers with experience in higher education partnerships or those offering innovative research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Surrey, identified as a supplier for this project, could further enhance competitive positioning and growth potential.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bfc6ea-5911-438b-ba9d-8be4234b6170 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,784 |
| 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 SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bfc6ea-5911-438b-ba9d-8be4234b6170
- 10 Mar 2022 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbbd5f6-2183-4b2c-ab44-f8f1a8e6e014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bfc6ea-5911-438b-ba9d-8be4234b6170
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbbd5f6-2183-4b2c-ab44-f8f1a8e6e014
  10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d68c0c21-bc7e-4900-a8bc-6c8b07a8e2d5
  Tasking Form Part A Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8223593-d570-42c3-8603-0819485b59da
  Tasking Form Part B Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39aedf7a-5246-40f6-9374-bc2c80353d9e
  Tasking Form Part C Redacted

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