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title: "3.5 Year PhD"
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# 3.5 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b486cf27-b2c6-4af8-86cf-9ae8acdde4b5

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "3.5 Year PhD" in the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement method used was competitive quotation (below threshold) with a limited procurement method. The contract is valued at £100,000 and has a contract period starting on October 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2027. The tender period ended on May 25, 2023, with the delivery address being in Salisbury, England.

This tender opportunity by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could appeal to businesses interested in research and development services within the UK. Companies offering consultancy services related to PhD-level research projects may find this contract particularly relevant and promising for business growth. The contract has been awarded to Loughborough University, indicating potential openings for academic institutions or research-focused organisations to engage in similar future opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

Contract already awarded- Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0389d618-344a-4c03-8b27-3c054a5adf70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,999 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0389d618-344a-4c03-8b27-3c054a5adf70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0389d618-344a-4c03-8b27-3c054a5adf70
  31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/624eb74a-aef2-467e-bc0c-2e833b18bcc2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d6c6402-f5bc-49cf-8c17-53d96603922d

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