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title: "GB-Salisbury: Emerging Technology Trends Short Stories/Graphics"
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# GB-Salisbury: Emerging Technology Trends Short Stories/Graphics

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b1589e3-fd91-4cbc-9548-7618513b0f2d

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## Summary

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is seeking bids for a tender titled "GB-Salisbury: Emerging Technology Trends Short Stories/Graphics", focused on artistic and literary creation services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 11th December 2020 at 12:00 GMT. The tender is based in Salisbury, within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and has a total estimated value of £113,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 31st December 2020 and will run until 31st March 2022, conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design, creative writing, and related artistic services to engage with the defence and security sectors. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as DSTL values innovative approaches and creative solutions in exploring emergent technologies such as quantum technologies, AI, and machine learning. This project could allow successful bidders to expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience working with a prestigious government agency.

## Notice

Graphic design and creative writing services.The creation of short stories and accompanying graphics to enhance and illustrate Joint Emerging Technology Trends (JETT) that are likely to impact on Defence and Security in the future. Use these technical areas and illustrate/explain them by creating a series of short stories with supporting graphics for the following; Quantum Technologies, Human Enhancement and Augmentation - techniques and technologies, AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, Future of Data, New Computing Paradigms, Energy and Power, Drone Detection and Cyberpsychology. For further information and a copy of the Tender Pack, please email: pprema@dstl.gov.uk Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Emerging Technology Trends Short Stories/Graphics'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0031ebd1-fd0f-4e0e-968a-62be52aedfe5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0031ebd1-fd0f-4e0e-968a-62be52aedfe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0031ebd1-fd0f-4e0e-968a-62be52aedfe5
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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