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title: "Ethics for Closed-Loop Adaptive Systems"
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# Ethics for Closed-Loop Adaptive Systems

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f078d7e-27a0-4060-8305-ef51ec4dd7e7

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, recently awarded a contract titled "Ethics for Closed-Loop Adaptive Systems" in the Research and Development services on security and defence materials category. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value was £90,000, with a tender period ending on 24th November 2022 and a contract period from 25th November 2022 to 30th November 2023.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in Research and Development services on security and defence materials, to collaborate with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete for this contract, which aims to support research and innovation in the security and defence sector.

## Notice

Contract awarded. Notice for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a69b6fa-73c2-4563-8615-73289040fcd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ETHICAL COMPASS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a69b6fa-73c2-4563-8615-73289040fcd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a69b6fa-73c2-4563-8615-73289040fcd6
  2nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ad2a50c-e4a9-4055-b56f-5464dfc38252
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e791653-9b37-43c6-8e0c-aad0a0fe9feb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a78bfc8b-dd43-4358-9415-3b49caa39dfb

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