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title: "4 Year PhD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-07-24"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-963bc19e-2888-4839-b862-944e5556b2ae

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for a 4 Year PhD in Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £30,000 in GBP and was procured through a direct single tender action method. The contract period starts on 1st September 2023 and lasts until 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on 30th June 2023. The contract delivery addresses are in Salisbury, England.

This tender from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Research and Development services to engage and potentially collaborate on projects. Companies in the consultancy services sector can also explore partnerships. The award to the University of Edinburgh underlines the potential for educational institutions to participate in such procurement processes. Businesses with capabilities in the academic research field or related consultancy services may find this contract suitable for expanding their operations.

## Notice

Contract Awarded-Published for Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb12474-8ca9-4275-8f29-1126e891f3c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2023 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb12474-8ca9-4275-8f29-1126e891f3c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb12474-8ca9-4275-8f29-1126e891f3c6
  24th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d79cccb-9bbe-44ae-a6c2-7d8c00383a12
  Tasking Form Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f172b350-cc8a-4733-958a-7cba7f8d34f7
  Statement of Requirement

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