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title: "Vector Symbolic Architecture"
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# Vector Symbolic Architecture

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b11c0df1-84bb-4ebd-a852-5f1be012d2a2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting a completed procurement process titled "Vector Symbolic Architecture," which falls under the industry category of research and development services. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded on 13 September 2021. The contract, valued at £246,977, began on 15 September 2021 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2022. The delivery of the services is based in the South East of England, specifically at the buyer's address in Salisbury.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in research and development services. Companies with capabilities in analytics, consultancy, or related technological fields would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement under a prestigious framework such as DAIS may attract larger businesses like IBM UK Ltd, indicating a competitive landscape where specialised service providers can thrive and collaborate on innovative projects.

## Notice

This is a call-off task under the DAIS (Distributed Analytics & Information Sciences) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc3fe47-997c-40ea-b8c0-b722ebb54dbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,977 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc3fe47-997c-40ea-b8c0-b722ebb54dbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc3fe47-997c-40ea-b8c0-b722ebb54dbc
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72dc824c-6ec6-4cfe-b71f-ed0786b7aca6

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