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title: "Accelerating the Discovery and Synthesis of Advanced Energetic Materials using artificial intelligence"
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# Accelerating the Discovery and Synthesis of Advanced Energetic Materials using artificial intelligence

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa77aa86-c63f-4250-97cb-b76c6c3f8edc

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the task "Accelerating the Discovery and Synthesis of Advanced Energetic Materials using artificial intelligence" to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd. The contract, with a value of £1,976,325.61, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 26th October 2022 to 31st October 2024. The location for delivery is in Salisbury, England, with the tender deadline being 14th October 2022.

This procurement process by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory offers an opportunity for businesses, especially in research and development services and related consultancy services, to engage in projects related to advanced energetic materials synthesis using artificial intelligence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this contract. Businesses in the defence technology sector with expertise in research and development are well-suited to compete and collaborate with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on this innovative project.

## Notice

DSTL SERAPIS framework Task U92 - Accelerating the Discovery and Synthesis of Advanced Energetic Materials using artificial intelligence. Published for Transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c77593b-2e5e-4f50-999f-31b3d794207e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,976,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,976,325 |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c77593b-2e5e-4f50-999f-31b3d794207e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c77593b-2e5e-4f50-999f-31b3d794207e
  15th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cc5c1ad-fd5b-46a5-b44d-471ca4b251a4
  SEARPIS Tasking Order Form (signed) FOIA redacted.

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