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title: "4 Year Research PhD"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-10"
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# 4 Year Research PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e7eaf75-341c-460c-9302-48244bd56ff8

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "4 Year Research PhD." This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and was initiated as a direct procurement using a single tender action, deemed below the threshold. The tender period ended on 31 August 2021, and the contract is active, running from 1 September 2021 until 31 August 2025. The total value of the contract is £15,000, with an award announced on 15 November 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. Although the contract is directed towards a single supplier, the expertise in relevant fields can position other companies well for future tenders within similar scopes. Businesses with capabilities in delivering innovation-driven consultancy or research outputs may benefit from maintaining awareness of similar future opportunities through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and other contracting authorities.

## Notice

Published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfbb7a7-a8c3-4b51-8b6b-41c278366926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,750 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 09:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfbb7a7-a8c3-4b51-8b6b-41c278366926
- 15 Dec 2021 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfbb7a7-a8c3-4b51-8b6b-41c278366926
- 15 Dec 2021 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfbb7a7-a8c3-4b51-8b6b-41c278366926
- 19 Aug 2021 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b5234a-f203-4d03-b2ff-b2f19cea7297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfbb7a7-a8c3-4b51-8b6b-41c278366926
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b5234a-f203-4d03-b2ff-b2f19cea7297
  19th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/566de493-5c05-469b-a083-40c081b19e63
  Redacted DEFFORM 47ST
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/405f0444-d728-42eb-9459-c37b89e5f01c
  Redacted Draft Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58f9cb04-191e-40c7-adec-3ac1bb6069e1
  Redacted SoR
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bfe1610-2cac-4882-b1d2-bd7556df8e76
  Redacted SRGS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7af8aa5-d805-4319-bb7c-1b586d616a40

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