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title: "Option 5B - waiting for deletion"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e1889fe-7127-4cf6-a0a0-984f03fe78eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-07-20"
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# Option 5B - waiting for deletion

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e1889fe-7127-4cf6-a0a0-984f03fe78eb

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a procurement contract for research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, titled "ED UAV Option 5B", falls under the services category and has a total value of £114,949. The procurement method used was selective, and it involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 23rd December 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the tender period ending on 18th November 2022. The buying organization is based in Porton Down, SALISBURY, England (postal code: SP40JQ).

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses operating in the research and development services sector. Companies providing consultancy services related to the defence industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's procurement process has now reached the award stage, creating a chance for suppliers to engage in a framework agreement, potentially leading to future collaboration and business growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

Originally published for transparency however, not required - waiting for deletion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1d241-a402-4fb0-aa6d-687c85ea038c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,949 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,949 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPARENCY NOTICE TO BE DELETED; XENINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2023 at 19:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1d241-a402-4fb0-aa6d-687c85ea038c
- 24 Jan 2023 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1d241-a402-4fb0-aa6d-687c85ea038c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1d241-a402-4fb0-aa6d-687c85ea038c
  24th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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