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title: "ACC2027596 The development of a rapid automated system for trace evidence recovery, classification, analysis and evaluation for use in cases of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)"
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# ACC2027596 The development of a rapid automated system for trace evidence recovery, classification, analysis and evaluation for use in cases of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-932924fc-409f-44a9-99c6-bb626df413a4

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, has recently awarded a contract with the title "ACC2027596 The development of a rapid automated system for trace evidence recovery, classification, analysis and evaluation for use in cases of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)" in the industry category of Research and development services. The procurement stage was an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract value of £344,916. The procurement started on August 26, 2022, and will end on March 31, 2024.

This tender for the development of a rapid automated system in the field of Violence Against Women and Girls presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract was awarded to Staffordshire University, a large-scale supplier, offering a valuable business growth opportunity in the specified industry category and location.

## 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/44965160-fe25-4a96-af02-898676abf53d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £344,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,916 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2022 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44965160-fe25-4a96-af02-898676abf53d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44965160-fe25-4a96-af02-898676abf53d
  16th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/731d5ffd-7cd4-4184-8651-f1677e511f35
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afbddbd6-dad7-41f2-a56e-0b8117c85d83
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5ce78fb-ef66-4cd8-af0a-5b7475534ba1

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