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title: "ARA WP2.3 Adaptive Applications - Phase 1"
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# ARA WP2.3 Adaptive Applications - Phase 1

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a62beb-6511-476c-850e-e42d62a76f14

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract titled "ARA WP2.3 Adaptive Applications - Phase 1," focused on exploring methods for Adaptive Applications within Command and Control Architectures. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within research and development. The contract, valued at £199,562.32, has an award date of 28th February 2022, with the contract period commencing on the same day and concluding on 26th April 2022. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery expected at the DSTL's site in Salisbury, England, specifically at the postal code SP4 0JQ.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in innovative research and development services, particularly those with expertise in autonomous systems and multi-domain architectures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative approaches to adaptive applications will be well-positioned to compete. Firms specialising in technology solutions that enhance Command and Control capabilities, especially in challenging environments, should consider pursuing similar contracts to drive growth and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

This requirement is to explore approaches to Adaptive Applications within CIS Architectures. It is an activity within the Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA) project which seeks to develop and demonstrate self-discovering, self-connecting, self-coordinating architectures across a multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-national enterprises to provide improved C2, including in Denied, Degraded, intermittent and Low bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefbaba5-3958-4830-8433-b6b7a7c475e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 26 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,562 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,562 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefbaba5-3958-4830-8433-b6b7a7c475e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefbaba5-3958-4830-8433-b6b7a7c475e1
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d81f5452-b404-4157-9ad8-a6f7910b6690

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