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title: "Support to Dstl Space domain Operational Research MMTD development"
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# Support to Dstl Space domain Operational Research MMTD development

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c053dc73-4297-4a00-bbaa-cae37db293e9

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) based in Salisbury, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "Support to Dstl Space domain Operational Research MMTD development," classified under research and development services. This contract, valued at £440,000, was awarded to Bae Systems (Operations) Ltd through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement relates to the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 6th March 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was made on 6th March 2026 and announced publicly on 18th March 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in research and development services. Although the role of supplier has been filled, similar future contracts may benefit businesses operating within the Space domain and consultancy services sector. Companies capable of supporting operational research and development are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The procurement method employed suggests that a framework agreement facilitates continued opportunities for suppliers who can meet the specific requirements detailed by Dstl.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e3f793-26f5-46fb-bc81-2152edbdc9b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e3f793-26f5-46fb-bc81-2152edbdc9b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e3f793-26f5-46fb-bc81-2152edbdc9b3
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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