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title: "Microstructural characterisation to inform inputs within a probabilistic modelling framework for rapid assessment of new materials"
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# Microstructural characterisation to inform inputs within a probabilistic modelling framework for rapid assessment of new materials

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f2fb5d7-edc2-4aa6-9dec-c316c048dfc9

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Microstructural characterisation to inform inputs within a probabilistic modelling framework for rapid assessment of new materials." The procurement falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a value of £34,985.75 GBP. The contract period is from November 23, 2023, to March 1, 2024, with the tender closing on September 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services to collaborate with Dstl. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this project, which seeks to enhance understanding and application of microstructural mechanisms for new materials. By participating in this tender, businesses can support Dstl's efforts in applying a Probabilistic Modelling (ProbMod) framework, thus contributing to advancements in materials science and technology.

## Notice

Dstl is seeking a method that allows fundamental microstructural mechanisms, features and behaviours to be understood and applied at the macroscale in applied Finite Element Analyses (FEA). This will increase confidence in traditional, deterministic, FEA predictions and, when applied within a Probabilistic Modelling (ProbMod) framework, will allow Dstl to rapidly assess new materials and microstructures to support decision making and streamline exploitation of materials S&T as well as support a "materials by design" approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb881326-cd14-4873-b920-a0a16b9be585 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,985 |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb881326-cd14-4873-b920-a0a16b9be585

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb881326-cd14-4873-b920-a0a16b9be585
  15th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c70c43d-edff-486c-bf8b-ca1f657ff37e
  The tasking form B: Statement of Requirement as part of the Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff49783b-bf56-40e2-8802-1db10cce914b
  Purchase Order which forms part of this contract.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76174ebb-4ecc-4931-acd9-1b20e27aa029
  Signed contract award letter which forms part of the contract.

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