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title: "Very Small Robotics Systems"
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# Very Small Robotics Systems

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96219c85-3485-4e44-8a26-a85a3212df39

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory issued a tender titled "Very Small Robotics Systems" for research and development services, focusing on advancements in very small robotics systems. The contract, valued at £85,045, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This procurement process is classified under the services category and was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 22nd February 2022 and will conclude on 31st July 2022. The tender period closed on 5th November 2021.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, especially those with expertise in robotics technology. Participation in this tender can facilitate business growth for companies adept at innovative solutions in robotics, providing them with a chance to collaborate with a leading government authority in defence science. Firms with relevant experience in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this emerging sector.

## Notice

Research to develop a thorough understanding of the most significant developments in the state of the art of very small robotics systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590bb918-040b-4e21-8de2-3188396af0dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,045 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590bb918-040b-4e21-8de2-3188396af0dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590bb918-040b-4e21-8de2-3188396af0dd
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c08603e-f068-46a1-ba95-b258da00cf76
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/845845be-60bd-404b-8ede-c935a62b15e2

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