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# Contract already awarded Notice published for transparency purposes only

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8d1340e-4e1a-48e8-9ac6-d2fcc2fcdc99

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently awarded a contract valued at £30,000 for research and development services related to security and defence materials. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 73400000, was initiated as an open tender and has concluded, with the contract period running from 25th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 24th November 2021, and the contract details have been published for transparency purposes.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their expertise in research and development within the security and defence sectors. Companies that specialise in innovative technologies, material sciences, or defence-related services would be well-positioned to explore similar future contracts or collaborations with the DSTL. Engaging with such procurement processes can significantly enhance business growth and visibility in this niche market.

## Notice

Contract already awarded - notice for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f2a28b-6d3e-4bd7-9531-3ba647e8c097 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Targeted competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | FORSITE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 13:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f2a28b-6d3e-4bd7-9531-3ba647e8c097
- 17 Dec 2021 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f2a28b-6d3e-4bd7-9531-3ba647e8c097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f2a28b-6d3e-4bd7-9531-3ba647e8c097
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bbad744-fca1-4892-bd5c-7a5b4974ea98
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/818cf3fe-0678-47aa-bdb8-0957e1826dea
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8d153d7-f214-43cf-a718-c69b71374e77

## Provenance

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