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title: "AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect - SME Support Fund"
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# AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect - SME Support Fund

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f8e06ab-5704-438a-bfa6-d59e923cffc7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect - SME Support Fund to ATHENA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PTY LTD. The project involved a funding opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to cover travel and subsistence expenses, valued at £11,014.91. The procurement method used was the DSPCR Open Procedure, with expenses claims reviewed case by case according to the Civil Service policy. The contract period is from November 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs in the military research and technology industry.

This contract award by the Ministry of Defence presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs in the military research and technology sector. The project aims to sustain and protect SMEs through financial support for their operational expenses. Businesses interested in innovative military technologies and research projects would be suited to compete in this tender process. The framework agreement's procurement stage has been completed, offering a chance for eligible companies to expand their operations and contribute to the project's objectives.

## Notice

AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect offered potential funding to cover travel & subsistence expenses for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) during the course of the project, subject to the Civil Service expenses policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f833d3df-00c9-413b-a925-b6c6d236d1e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - The AWE Urban: Sustain & Protect Framework Agreement was awarded using the DSPCR Open Procedure. Expenses claims were reviewed on a case by case basis in accordance with Civil Service expenses policy. |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,014 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATHENA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f833d3df-00c9-413b-a925-b6c6d236d1e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f833d3df-00c9-413b-a925-b6c6d236d1e1
  9th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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