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title: "R-Cloud Framework Renewal"
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# R-Cloud Framework Renewal

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-851ddd90-fdce-4e16-9e44-a37e9253770a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking to renew its R-Cloud Framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, which is currently in the award stage. This selective procurement process, classified under research services, is valued at £40 million, with a minimum contract value of £5 million. The tender period concluded on 1 March 2018, and the contract is set to run from the same date until 29 February 2020. Interested suppliers can apply directly to Dstl via email to participate in the renewal process and gain access to future research opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly academic and industrial suppliers engaged in research and development. By pre-qualifying for the R-Cloud framework, suppliers will be able to join Dstl's supplier community and contribute to critical research initiatives across various capability areas, including Cyber, Counter Terrorism, and C4ISR. The framework encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as it aims to lower the barriers to entry and enhance collaboration in S&T research within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ . New suppliers interested in registering for R-Cloud should apply by e-mail to dstlrcloud@dstl.gov.uk , giving their name, address and contact details and will then be contacted to be included in the renewal process. This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: * Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) * Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) * Counter Terrorism and Security (CT&S) * Cyber * Human Capability (HC) * Integrated Survivability (IS) * Platform Systems (PS) * Weapons R-Cloud provides a low barrier to entry for potential suppliers and offers direct access to Dstl's current and future research requirements. Academic and industrial suppliers of research are invited to pre-qualify onto the R-Cloud framework. A standard form of contract has been drawn up which details the terms and conditions for entry onto the R-Cloud framework. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is mandatory. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ea5111-30f4-4354-b2c2-d670a931bc6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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 | SUPPLIERS' DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://RCLOUD.DSTL.GOV. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ea5111-30f4-4354-b2c2-d670a931bc6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ea5111-30f4-4354-b2c2-d670a931bc6f
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://rcloud.dstl.gov
- https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/

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