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title: "Polarisation diversity and ultra-wideband antenna for feature extraction"
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# Polarisation diversity and ultra-wideband antenna for feature extraction

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5b04e34-3ed1-4e2a-8d4c-0c556ed1758c

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has awarded a contract for research services titled "Polarisation diversity and ultra-wideband antenna for feature extraction" to Cranfield University. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 19th September 2022 to 19th January 2026, with a tender deadline on 15th April 2022.

This tender from the Missile Defence Centre offers opportunities for business growth to SMEs and VCSEs in the research services industry. Companies with expertise in polarimetry and ultra-wideband antennas may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The tender aims to explore the use of polarimetry for feature extraction from ultra-wideband antennas, aligning with the UK Government's Transparency agenda for awarding contracts.

## Notice

The notice is published in order to meet the UK Government's Transparency agenda for publishing awarding contracts. The Missile Defence Centre (MDC) seeks to explore the PhD route to conduct low technology readiness level (TRL) work in to the use of polarimetry for feature extraction from ultra-wideband antenna.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6754d68a-7355-44d0-a8b1-0f2117a083b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 19 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,530 |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6754d68a-7355-44d0-a8b1-0f2117a083b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6754d68a-7355-44d0-a8b1-0f2117a083b9
  8th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8af56cc-b1ae-4d08-ae26-a145b9d5814a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/028a17da-3f58-4617-bb54-d6ecdac26f25
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/407d51a8-b9b6-4754-b9cc-c5867c68b3e9

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