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title: "Modulated Retro Reflector Showcase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba702989-02bb-4461-a4d8-20614a730dcc"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-26"
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# Modulated Retro Reflector Showcase

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba702989-02bb-4461-a4d8-20614a730dcc

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Salisbury, England, recently concluded a procurement process for the "Modulated Retro Reflector Showcase," aimed at demonstrating a communications system. The procurement, categorised under research and development services, had a total contract value of £31,743.25, executed through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action due to being below threshold. The contract period ran from 25th October 2021 to 5th November 2021, following the tender's submission deadline on 22nd October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in communications technology. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in this sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially enabling growth through collaboration with government labs and institutions. The active participation in such tenders can lead to further engagements and partnerships within the defence and technology space.

## Notice

Demonstration of the Modulated Retro Reflector communications system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07c7fbf-cbb8-469a-b107-a1c1f88b7c2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 5 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,743 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,743 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A V OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 13:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07c7fbf-cbb8-469a-b107-a1c1f88b7c2c
- 28 Oct 2021 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07c7fbf-cbb8-469a-b107-a1c1f88b7c2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07c7fbf-cbb8-469a-b107-a1c1f88b7c2c
  26th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4437370a-16a6-4292-9f14-4649325b1ef6
  Proposal bid

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