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title: "3.5 Year PhD"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 3.5 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77ca7c49-3592-48af-9bde-e8c9f9dab9ab

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for a 3.5 Year PhD in research and development services. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, with a total contract value of £98,769 in GBP. The contract period starts on October 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2027. The location for this procurement is Porton Down, Salisbury, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services within the goods category. Cranfield University was the successful supplier for this contract, indicating that large-scale entities could excel in such competitive tenders. For organisations seeking to grow their business through public procurement, engaging with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could lead to future opportunities in similar research and development projects.

## 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/22ebf4da-e9fb-475c-85c1-3f14b0d613f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,769 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,769 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2023 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ebf4da-e9fb-475c-85c1-3f14b0d613f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ebf4da-e9fb-475c-85c1-3f14b0d613f3
  5th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c84cd70-df4a-4b9a-bd76-158c70a3b010
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b9d0457-3b19-44bb-8ed0-cb1814f67d7b

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