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title: "Machine Speed C2 - Enabling Architectures - Phase 1"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Machine Speed C2 - Enabling Architectures - Phase 1

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d0fd566-fe76-43a9-955b-4feb4930deb6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "Machine Speed C2 - Enabling Architectures - Phase 1." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and was based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £514,785.52, was awarded as a result of a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 10th February 2022 and concluded on 30th April 2022, following a tender period that ended on 9th February 2022.

This completed tender creates potential opportunities for SMEs in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in this field and can demonstrate capability in providing advanced technological solutions would be well-suited to compete in future contracts similar to this one. Collaborating with or supplying to large firms like QinetiQ Limited may also enhance opportunities for smaller organisations to engage with significant projects in the defence and technology sectors.

## 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/2b2cde8c-b8d4-4f4b-a866-7ee79cfb8c2d |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £514,785 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £514,785 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 07:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2cde8c-b8d4-4f4b-a866-7ee79cfb8c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2cde8c-b8d4-4f4b-a866-7ee79cfb8c2d
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb67f0e4-5ed6-4b31-ac9c-01acadcc7c13
  Redacted-Final Contract

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