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title: "Material Characterisation of Aircraft Structures"
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# Material Characterisation of Aircraft Structures

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cae923f-1d0b-4a8f-a0d8-625472faaf79

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has awarded a contract for the "Material Characterisation of Aircraft Structures" project. The contract falls under the research and development services category with a total value of £56,916.28 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period lasts from October 28, 2022, to January 31, 2023. The award date was October 28, 2022, and the tender period ended on October 27, 2022.

This tender by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services to engage in projects related to aircraft structures. Companies with expertise in this industry category can compete for contracts under similar procurement processes. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in consultancy services would find this tender particularly relevant given its focus on material characterisation for aircraft structures.

## Notice

Awarded contract - published for Transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14543eb5-a463-4416-bff6-4610d1812dbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,916 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 13:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14543eb5-a463-4416-bff6-4610d1812dbe
- 28 Oct 2022 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14543eb5-a463-4416-bff6-4610d1812dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14543eb5-a463-4416-bff6-4610d1812dbe
  3rd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e192528-8372-4b0f-9449-2cdb4f41ae77
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d74780b-325d-4b91-bbc7-2f9ea6043251
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf0ccad8-3669-4f0c-bf1e-840476eea25d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2468dbe-5ed3-43cc-8455-f2caf4672f88

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