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title: "AST/153 OFC - Cost and Investment Trends"
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# AST/153 OFC - Cost and Investment Trends

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-912314a5-41fb-4da1-9109-350c3130bc04

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the project titled "AST/153 OFC - Cost and Investment Trends" in the research and development services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £148,400.66 GBP. The contract period is from October 3, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The tender was initiated on September 7, 2022, and closed on that date. The buying organisation is based in Salisbury, England, and the delivery addresses are in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services to expand their operations. Companies providing innovative solutions in the defense technology sector could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to address cost and investment trends, offering a chance for suppliers to showcase their expertise and contribute to advancing knowledge in this field. Businesses with a focus on technological advancements and strategic planning may find this tender aligns with their capabilities and growth objectives.

## Notice

Contract published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ba634b-b3b0-40f4-a8d1-4761beb2cb68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,400 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ba634b-b3b0-40f4-a8d1-4761beb2cb68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ba634b-b3b0-40f4-a8d1-4761beb2cb68
  5th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebb52a7d-9fd0-4442-9eb6-8e617b87f68f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b7a4b84-5f20-47ee-a138-51ef4631bef3

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