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title: "Fast Acquisition GPS Location (FAGL)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Fast Acquisition GPS Location (FAGL)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-944d27b5-eddc-4ab5-9bf9-ce18e4c2ada5

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Fast Acquisition GPS Location (FAGL)" within the research and experimental development services category. The value of the contract is approximately £1,059,578, with a minimum value of £74,828. The procurement method followed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 14th September 2021 and will extend until 31st March 2022. The purchasing authority is located in Salisbury, England, and the tender process officially ended on 31st August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and experimental development services industry, particularly those with capabilities in GPS technology and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to participate in future tenders related to this contract, as the buying organisation has indicated a welcoming stance towards SMEs. Companies with experience in providing high-tech solutions and a proven track record in similar projects could be particularly well-suited to compete for upcoming opportunities arising from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's engagements.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611ed45d-b2d1-485f-b74d-886fab95304f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,059,578 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,828 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 13:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611ed45d-b2d1-485f-b74d-886fab95304f
- 26 Oct 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611ed45d-b2d1-485f-b74d-886fab95304f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611ed45d-b2d1-485f-b74d-886fab95304f
  27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57e02c4b-fba4-4076-be9b-05d075fec70b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ce197d3-3b34-47ca-8019-b16f2b3a507e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ccb95f6-a232-4dbc-ab64-61ffd147345e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4c67cd7-79f3-4134-9f11-50af83f47f53
  Timeline
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/beed9f42-e8de-485f-b2e3-f3a23d26a738
  Terms and Conditions of Contract sent out with tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbd45a80-315d-413e-93a5-cde4a19754b9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/050a27b5-d542-40a8-966d-91b97384cece
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4b2e334-fee8-481f-9479-d5f9581d521a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80135ab9-51d0-4b83-b4d3-844ba4ef4c1e

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