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title: "AII129 Blue Steel for RBATE (Phase 1 HF Communications Bearers Theme Champion)"
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# AII129 Blue Steel for RBATE (Phase 1 HF Communications Bearers Theme Champion)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d488c5d-f792-4ab7-9b5e-7a605e697cbe

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the AII129 Blue Steel for RBATE research project to QINETIQ LIMITED. The tender, titled "AII129 Blue Steel for RBATE (Phase 1 HF Communications Bearers Theme Champion)", falls under the Research and Development Services category. The procurement method used was selective procurement, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on October 21, 2022, and ends on March 31, 2027. The tender deadline was October 12, 2022, and the contract value is £96,940.04.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services to collaborate with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Companies with expertise in supporting research projects over a 5-year period could benefit from participating. The successful bidder, QINETIQ LIMITED, will work closely with Dstl to enhance industry collaboration and capacity within the RBATE project, contributing to the development of resilient bearers and assured transmission environments.

## Notice

The Resilient Bearers and Assured Transmission Environments (RBATE) research project is a new 5- year Communications and Networks Programme being pursued by Dstl. To support the management of the RBATE project Dstl intend to establish an industry support task, contracted through Serapis Lot 4, that will provide Dstl improved collaboration with industry and additional capacity to fulfil roles by the use of Theme Champions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb31cf38-951b-47b0-a101-fc062a1a5522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,940 |
| 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 | 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

- 22 Dec 2022 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb31cf38-951b-47b0-a101-fc062a1a5522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb31cf38-951b-47b0-a101-fc062a1a5522
  22nd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95c7c27e-05b4-45e7-a3d1-a4fbc4aea4bf

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