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title: "3 Year PhD studentship"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae61ab72-6e2f-499f-a14a-c86a7cb2c57d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-19"
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# 3 Year PhD studentship

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae61ab72-6e2f-499f-a14a-c86a7cb2c57d

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory involves a contract titled "3 Year PhD Studentship" focused on the research and development of controlling droplet penetration in textiles. The procurement is characterised as a direct method under a single tender action, with a contract value of £15,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2024, following the tender period which ended on 30th September 2021. The key contract address is located in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those specialising in textiles or related consultancy. As the contract is awarded directly, it may attract well-established academic institutions or large-scale research organisations. Interested parties should note that the size and specific capabilities of their business will play a crucial role in their potential to compete effectively in this specialised sector.

## Notice

3 Year PhD Studentship titled: Controlling Droplet Penetration in Textiles. Contract awarded via RCloud version 4 and published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43888c1a-7835-4844-96ca-bd9d64ddbdd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 17:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43888c1a-7835-4844-96ca-bd9d64ddbdd4
- 15 Nov 2021 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43888c1a-7835-4844-96ca-bd9d64ddbdd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43888c1a-7835-4844-96ca-bd9d64ddbdd4
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/399506a9-2777-4107-bfb0-5a029d8262ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3a1c274-168b-4e1f-a6b9-b44769b6f8cb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e2ae31a-3058-49f8-a71a-2b8464e39db5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/036a3478-fcd7-461d-8fc7-69b220b875c7
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part A) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2926012a-5096-4e5f-84a8-6ca94911ffe8
  Updated RCloud Tasking Form (Part B) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/454ea7ae-d4bf-443d-a8a4-c85d294b05c7
  RCloud Tasking form (Part C) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ea72331-1ac9-4800-92f4-405fab1cc1eb
  Timescales

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