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title: "ACC6036865 - Embedded Rust for Morello in Defence Applications"
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# ACC6036865 - Embedded Rust for Morello in Defence Applications

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-855276e5-1d50-4c31-9aad-494f2d78e995

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "ACC6036865 - Embedded Rust for Morello in Defence Applications" to The University of Kent. The contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage was completed through an open procedure below the threshold. The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 31st January 2024, with a total value of £87,763.05. The tender deadline was 14th November 2022, and the project location is at Porton Down, SALISBURY, England.

This contract, awarded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the research and development services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are suited for competing due to the procurement's openness and substantial contract value. Businesses with expertise in defence applications, particularly in embedded Rust technology, may find this opportunity lucrative. The University of Kent, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for academic institutions to engage in practical defence projects and contribute to innovation in the 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/fb302b86-656f-495d-ad5d-afdf589cea7d |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,763 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,763 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb302b86-656f-495d-ad5d-afdf589cea7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb302b86-656f-495d-ad5d-afdf589cea7d
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb24ac6d-68d4-4f6c-89dd-e2417e0b0b05
  Contract Purchase Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f70ea6a4-f5ab-4f6f-86a6-ad67ba0454c0
  Contract Purchase Order

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