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title: "ACC6034672 - IONICA (Improved Opportunistic Navigation through innovative collaborative AltNav techniques)"
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# ACC6034672 - IONICA (Improved Opportunistic Navigation through innovative collaborative AltNav techniques)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80e96eee-8df7-43f8-ab02-93f26a7a4c69

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the project titled "ACC6034672 - IONICA" to Nottingham Scientific Ltd-GMV NSL Limited. The procurement process falls under the Research and development services category with a contract value of £148,775 GBP. The contract period runs from November 30, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The tender, conducted through an open procedure (below threshold), had its tender period end on August 3, 2022. The project is located in Salisbury, England, with the buying organisation being the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

This awarded tender for "ACC6034672 - IONICA" provides an opportunity for SMEs in the research and development services field seeking collaborative projects. Businesses interested in innovative navigation technology and consultancy services may find this contract particularly relevant for business growth. The competitive nature of the open procurement method allows qualified suppliers, specifically those geared towards SMEs, to engage in this contract with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. The completion of this procurement process opens avenues for business expansion and strategic partnerships in the goods sector.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f16741-f6a4-413f-821c-81974bbe11d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,775 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM SCIENTIFIC LTD- GMV NSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2022 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f16741-f6a4-413f-821c-81974bbe11d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f16741-f6a4-413f-821c-81974bbe11d6
  29th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55c64b2a-426f-4560-a833-a0b32ef5f649
  Contract Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90ac05ea-1b08-4640-a26a-aea282f73dac
  Contract Purchase Agreement

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