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title: "BISCUIT+"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9159042-389b-4a4d-bc45-c5cf91eb5b04"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-05-20"
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# BISCUIT+

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9159042-389b-4a4d-bc45-c5cf91eb5b04

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently undertaking a selective tender process for the contract titled "BISCUIT+". The primary focus of this opportunity falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at optimising user engagement and system performance related to an existing research project. The tender period is open until 21 May 2021, with the contract set to commence on 14 June 2021 and run until 31 March 2022. The delivery will take place at a designated address in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, IT consultancy, and system optimisation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in enhancing user experience, integrating research and development, and developing training materials would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to expand their capabilities within the defence sector while contributing to significant technological advancements.

## Notice

The opportunity is planned to be offered through the existing Research Cloud (R-Cloud) (Version 4) agreement, on a non-competitive basis due to the requirement to integrate further research, conduct modification to, and conduct further research on contract deliverables that were supplied through a previous phase of research, which completed in March-2021. The focus of the current requirement is to refine the user engagement and experience (System optimization and performance characteristics), optimize design and system performance (Hardware, Architecture, and Functionality), Integration of additional R&D into the developed solution, and provide updates to the training and user guidance materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938bbb8-1537-4eb7-8561-312132feef80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938bbb8-1537-4eb7-8561-312132feef80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938bbb8-1537-4eb7-8561-312132feef80
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8142b3a-889c-47a3-b2b5-830caad13202
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9453ad88-a3c7-42f5-a565-19feb861a84d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e25a49f-0713-4abe-a909-7717c938d260
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86d61cbe-03b7-4164-a5ec-595cbb2d50d0

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