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title: "Research and Development Framework"
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# Research and Development Framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9423057d-d56e-4686-95a7-f5c6e7055303

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a Research and Development Framework with The Pirbright Institute. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and has a start date of April 3, 2024, and an end date of April 1, 2027. The procurement process was completed, and the tender period ended on March 20, 2024. The contract falls under the 'Research and experimental development services' category. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services to engage with the Ministry of Defence and The Pirbright Institute. The procurement method used was 'Other - Single Source Requirement', making it suitable for businesses looking for single-source contract opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete due to their suitability for the tender. The contract offers a chance for business growth and collaboration within the services sector in London, UK.

## Notice

Research and Development Framework with The Pirbright Institute Additional information: Voluntary Transparency Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006799-2024?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e9f33d-e720-408b-9fb5-f393bfb67b8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Requirement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2024 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e9f33d-e720-408b-9fb5-f393bfb67b8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e9f33d-e720-408b-9fb5-f393bfb67b8c
  10th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f55810f5-a181-4647-bb01-bc0a12c5b31c
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006799-2024

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