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title: "4 Year PhD- Title: SOFT ROBOTICS"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 4 Year PhD- Title: SOFT ROBOTICS

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b87728f7-0243-445b-adad-a32ecfc75370

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of Research and development services and related consultancy services in the field of 'SOFT ROBOTICS'. The contract, identified by the tender ID DSTL0000017796, has a total value of £60112 (GBP). The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on 31st May 2023, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2023, and ending on 30th September 2027. The buying organisation is based in Porton Down, SALISBURY, England (postal code: SP40JQ).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing research and development services in the field of soft robotics. Companies with expertise in this industry category and looking to engage in consultancy services could find this contract suitable for business growth. The procurement stage has already reached the award phase, indicating that the contract has been successfully granted. Businesses suited to compete should consider their capabilities to deliver within the stipulated contract period and align with the specific requirements outlined by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

Contract Awarded - Published for Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5014d36-dd77-448e-9efd-f5b5b5840a79 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,112 |
| 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 | SWANSEA 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

- 12 Jun 2023 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5014d36-dd77-448e-9efd-f5b5b5840a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5014d36-dd77-448e-9efd-f5b5b5840a79
  12th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/887b7e9c-6115-4d28-96db-17e0fde36478
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f528e93-b0a0-4aa9-b912-762cb0704c5a

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