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title: "ACC2028716 - VIRA: A Virtual Incident Response Analyst for Cyber First-Aid at the Operational Edge"
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# ACC2028716 - VIRA: A Virtual Incident Response Analyst for Cyber First-Aid at the Operational Edge

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a93f24b1-146b-4fca-86b9-c83127041b7f

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory sought proposals for the project titled "ACC2028716 - VIRA: A Virtual Incident Response Analyst for Cyber First-Aid at the Operational Edge" within the research and development services industry. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under goods, with a total contract value of £277,128. The contract period commenced on 20th July 2022 and will run until 31st July 2023. The tender submission deadline was set for 2nd March 2022, and delivery is expected at the location with postal code SP4 0JQ in Salisbury, England. 

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in cutting-edge technology and cyber incident response solutions. Companies specialising in research and development, cybersecurity consultancy, and related fields would be well-positioned to compete for similar projects, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration within the public sector. The focus on transparency in this procurement process further encourages innovative proposals from diverse suppliers looking to make an impact in the government contracting landscape.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9371f3e-2a54-4318-8c5e-e39516e95471 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,128 |
| 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 | EXALENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 06:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9371f3e-2a54-4318-8c5e-e39516e95471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9371f3e-2a54-4318-8c5e-e39516e95471
  29th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99856521-f8a7-4253-94ea-b7255fc32e55
  Contract purchase Agreement generated via CHESS using the ISC terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6fbf6c4-83aa-43a0-baeb-9fc9d0679210
  Contract purchase order generated via CHESS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2adc1575-6177-463d-b14d-c44e1179c5d5
  Contract document - Schedule 2 (schedule of Requirement) from ISC terms & Conditions

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