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title: "4 Year PhD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d593c82-62a0-48da-b544-346a71d1617e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-08-07"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d593c82-62a0-48da-b544-346a71d1617e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has recently completed a procurement process for a 4-year PhD research and development services contract. The contract, valued at £132,891 GBP, was awarded to the University of Nottingham. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 31st May 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st October 2023 and ending on 30th September 2027.

This tender opportunity, managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, offers a chance for businesses specialising in research and development services to collaborate with a prestigious academic institution. Businesses in the consultancy services industry category, especially those focusing on research and development, should consider competing for this contract. The procurement stage has now advanced to the award phase, providing an opportunity for growth and collaboration between industry experts and academia.

## Notice

Contract Awarded - Published for Transparency Purpose Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1edea6-b802-4710-8e14-13ec17a7d4f2 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,891 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,891 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2023 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1edea6-b802-4710-8e14-13ec17a7d4f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1edea6-b802-4710-8e14-13ec17a7d4f2
  7th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c9a32c9-c17a-4b46-9cd6-993529bce1a0
  Tasking Form Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f35289f-2364-4e27-b4af-6cd213e9374e
  Tasking Form Part B

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